Two men in Eastern Cape arrested for allegedly murdering their partners

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Jabulile Mbatha

1 January 2025 | 11:30

A 32-year-old Qumbu man stands accused of killing his 24-year-old wife on Monday, claiming she was unfaithful. 

CAPE TOWN - Eastern Cape police say they've arrested two men for the murders of their partners. 

A 32-year-old Qumbu man stands accused of killing his 24-year-old wife on Monday, claiming she was unfaithful. 

Meanwhile, a 47-year-old Mqandulu man has been accused of strangling his girlfriend with a belt.  

A community mob then retaliated in anger, beating the man. 

He is in hospital under police guard and will appear in court soon.  

Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Majola Nkohli, has condemned the murders. 

"OR Tambo District commissioner, Major-General Norman Modishana has learned with shock of the tragic news of the two women, whose lives perished in the hands of those who promised to love and protect them. These heinous acts of GBVF [gender-based violence and femicide], especially against the vulnerable people in our societies must come to an end. As police, we will never rest until we conquer the fight against GBVF," said Nkohli. 

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