RAMUKUMBA Portia Motodzi's body was found by her 18-year-old son at their family home on Saturday, 2 August.
Eish, what happened?
According to Ramukumba's younger sister Aluwani Mutengwe, the suspect had a history of abusing the victim.
"He was abusing my sister in many ways. They fought all the time," claimed Aluwani.
Son makes shocking discovery
On the day of the incident, the family had been trying to contact Ramukuba all morning. Aluwani said the victim was found in a pool of blood, with both her head and arm cut off.
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"We just heard him scream after he called us. He said, 'Auntie, my mother's head'. She was discovered by her elder son."
Family seeks justice
The family is now seeking justice. "We want justice for my sister. He must be locked up in jail," said Aluwani.
It's reported that the perpetrator fled the scene after the incident.
Villagers expressed shock.
"We've never seen something like this. We are shocked," said villager Mpho Muthivhi.
Another villager said: "What happened has shaken all of us."
Police make arrest
Limpopo police confirmed the incident and said a murder case has been opened.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said: "The deceased sustained severe injuries on the upper body. Following the incident, a murder case was opened, and the suspect was later arrested the same day on Saturday, 2 August 2025.
"A 48-year-old male suspect is due to appear before the local magistrates court soon facing a charge of murder."
Mashaba said the motive of the incident is unknown at this stage, but domestic violence cannot be ruled out.
