A 38-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly killing his wife and leading police to a stream where her body was discovered hidden inside a recycling bag.
South African Police Service in Gauteng said the suspect was arrested following a search for the couple after the woman was reported missing earlier this month.
Provincial police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the victim was reported missing on March 3 after allegations emerged that her husband had stabbed her and locked her inside their home.
When police arrived at the house, both the husband and wife were nowhere to be found, prompting officers to immediately launch a search for the couple.
“A search was conducted for both and on 05 March 2026, the husband was found in Vereeniging with the assistance of the Community Police Forum. Upon questioning, he led the police to a stream where the victim's body was found placed inside a recycling bag.”
Police said the discovery led to the immediate arrest of the 38-year-old suspect, who has since been charged with murder.
Nevhuhulwi said the management of the South African Police Service in Gauteng commended the community for assisting police in tracking down the suspect.
“The Management of South African Police Service in Gauteng will like to thank the community for their assistance in apprehending the suspects. Gender Based Violence and Femicide affects everyone and it needs all of us to stand together denounce it in our communities.”
The suspect is expected to appear before the Vereeniging Magistrates’ Court on Monday, March 9.
Police have urged members of the public to report criminal activity and assist law enforcement in combating violent crime.
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