A 22-YEAR-OLD man was arrested on Thursday, 22 February for allegedly stabbing his 54-year-old father to death.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 17 February at their home in Seshego extension 71, Limpopo.
It's alleged that Derick Mahlo arrived home late. He was allegedly drunk and engaged in a heated argument with his father, Kwena Edwin.
His mother, Daphney, who was out doing piece jobs when the incident happened, told Daily Sun: "They told me there was a lot of blood in the house. I came back running only to find my husband in a pool of blood."
Daphney said she tried to take her son to rehab, but he would run away, emphasising that he was a good boy even after using drugs.
"He would not swear at you even after smoking drugs. I'm just wondering what got into him," she said.
She said that her son is usually humble and respectful, making the situation even more confusing.
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Limpopo police spokesman Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the suspect stabbed his father several times with a knife and fled the scene.
"The victim, identified as Kwena Edwin Mahlo, was certified dead at the scene. The suspect was arrested on Thursday, 22 February in Polokwane following a positive tip-off. Police investigations continue," said Ledwaba.
The suspect appeared before the Polokwane Magistrates Court on Friday, 23 February.
Limpopo NPA spokeswoman Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said the case was postponed to Thursday, 29 February. “The accused is facing a murder charge,” she said.
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