Cape town: The case against 36-year-old Humphrey Makgoba Malale, who was arrested in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, 26-year-old Mosibudi Mashumu, has been postponed for further proceedings.

According to South African Police Service, the accused appeared before the Lenyenye Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 31 October 2025, facing a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to Thursday, 06 November 2025, for the accused to appoint his own legal representative. He remains in custody until his next court appearance.

The accused was arrested on Thursday, 30 October 2025, at Percy Five outside Polokwane, after a warrant of arrest was executed by the Provincial Investigation Unit in collaboration with the Provincial Tracking Team.

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Friday, 14 February 2025, when the victim, a Tzaneen TVET College student, was reportedly last seen in the company of her boyfriend at his residence. Three days later, on 17 February 2025 at about 19:30, her decomposed body was discovered inside the boyfriend’s bedroom.

The matter was initially reported to the Maake Police Station, where a case of murder was opened and later transferred to the Provincial Investigation Unit for further handling. Following an intensive investigation, a warrant of arrest was authorized, leading to the successful apprehension of the suspect.