The devastating effect of domestic violence always stays a shock to the family members that stays behind and even more so if a child is left behind without a mother and a father.

Today the Joe Gqabi District Commissioner Maj Gen Lindelwa Vellem, Col Spambo and Lt Col Jantjies together with Lady Grey members led by WO Adam, the acting Station Commander visited the family of a 16-year-old girl who was murdered by her boyfriend in the early morning hours on Monday, 26 December 2022.

The deceased left a one-year-old baby behind. The suspect is the father of the child and was arrested.

During the visit to the family they were comforted with a prayer led by Maj Gen Vellem and words of encouragement. Maj Gen Vellem with her entourage left donations to the family as a token of support.

The family much appreciated the visit and the support from the SAPS management that made special time to comfort them during this difficult time.

Source: South African Police Service