A 33-year-old male suspect handed himself over to the Belfast Police on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, after allegations that he brutally murdered a commercial sex worker on Friday, 18 October 2024.

According to a report, the suspect allegedly required the services of the female victim and went to collect her from the street in Belfast to a farm house in Belfast.

It was further elaborated that the two were relaxed together but later a quarrel started between them.

The situation became tense and turned physical, and it was during this time when the suspect allegedly strangled her as well stabbed her.

After realising that the victim had died, it is alleged that he tried to conceal the woman’s body was then reportedly buried in a shallow grave and covered with stones.

Currently, the Police are yet to locate the victim’s family.

The suspect is expected to appear at the Belfast Magistrate’s Court soon.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi has expressed his
deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. “As we recently launched our festive season operation, one of our key focus points is to deal with the scourge of Gender-Based-Violence. An intense investigation has already begun and the state is working towards ensuring that justice is served for the murdered victim,” said the General.

Source: South African Police Service