Woman found stabbed to death inside her locked backroom

Mpumalaga police in Siyabuswa are investigating a murder case after a woman's body was discovered inside her backroom.

Provincial spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane said her lifeless body was found on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in the afternoon.

Ndubane said the 31-year-old woman, Mbali Mahlangu, was last seen on Saturday evening, February 1, 2025, when she went to sleep.

"The family became suspicious when they returned from church in the afternoon, and her room was still closed and locked. The family decided to use a spare key to open the room. To their surprise, there was a pool of blood, and the victim was lying down half naked, only wearing a T-shirt facing upwards," explained Ndubane.

Ndubane added that police and paramedics were informed about the incident and upon arrival, the victim was immediately certified dead.

"It was at this point when a murder case was opened. During the preliminary investigation, it was discovered that the victim had multiple visible injuries on her body. Possibilities are that she could have been stabbed with a sharp object."

No arrests have been made, and police are urging anyone with information regarding the murder to contact Constable Briggette Mashego on 068 327 8168.

Alternatively, community members can call the Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

In another matter in December, a 50-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Ka Petsa village, Limpopo November 30.

Police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the woman was alone in her house on the day of the incident while her husband was away working casual jobs. He reportedly returned home after a day and found all doors locked.

"Apparently, he then decided to open since he was in possession of spare key and found food already prepared for him and he enjoyed his dinner and went to sleep until the following day," said Ledwaba.

Further information revealed that the husband and the victim lived on the same property, but in separate houses.

At the time, police said arrests had been made.

"Police believe that a known man, who is staying within the same vicinity and used to frequent the place, might assist the police the investigation and in resolving the case," said Ledwaba at the time.

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