Acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has welcomed the arrest of a police constable for murder and housebreaking.
Constable Kutlwano Joy Tshepe (29) was apprehended on Thursday evening in Phokeng.
This followed allegations that he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house in Roma Section during the early hours of Thursday and stole cash while she was hiding inside the residence. She reportedly escaped through an open window to a nearby family member’s house.
“It is further alleged that the constable then proceeded to the residence of his ex-girlfriend’s 33-year-old boyfriend, where he assaulted him. The victim was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical and Rescue Services after sustaining multiple injuries, including a severe head injury,” the police said in a statement.
The accused made his first appearance at the Tlhabane Magistrate Court on Monday. He was remanded in custody until his second court appearance before the same court on Monday, 9 March 2026, for a formal bail application. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is continuing with the investigation.
Naidoo lauded Phokeng detectives for their vigilance, which led to the arrest.
He said the case should serve as a warning to all SAPS employees involved in criminal activities that, if caught, they will face the full might of the law, including internal disciplinary processes. – SAnews.gov.za
