Update: Man who ki!led his ex-girlfriend arrested after stabbing current girlfriend
Police in North West, South Africa have arrested 26-year-old Mfana Ngwenya who m8rdered his ex-girlfriend, Kgaugelo Nnonu Morata and allegedly attempting to k!ll his current partner in a violent stabbing spree.
LIB reported that the suspect stabbed Kgaugelo to d3ath outside a tavern on Thursday morning, August 21, 2025 in Hammanskraal, Gauteng and posted a video of her lifeless body online.
Following the incident, the man admitted posted another video, admitted to k!lling her and justified the horrific murd£r.
“The suspect allegedly m3rdered his ex-girlfriend; a 20-year-old Kgaogelo Marota and attempted to kill his 20-year-old current girlfriend,” said police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, praised officers for their quick action.
Myburgh said the body of Marota was discovered on Thursday, August 21 at a tavern in Maubane village.
She had sustained multiple stab wounds and was declared d3ad at the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
Investigations revealed that after allegedly stabbing Marota, the suspect went to his home, where he is believed to have stabbed his current girlfriend several times.
“The victim was taken to a local hospital, where she is receiving medical treatment. Following the incidents, the suspect posted the reasons behind his evil deeds on social media,” added Myburgh.
The suspect was arrested in the early hours of Friday, in Carousel View near Maubane.
“They may judge me, but you and I know the truth, you ruined us, as I posted everything on (the) app it will prove that. RIP. I promised you till death do us apart after I fought for your life. Will forever love you Mmamogashwa,” Ngwenya posted on Facebook.
He is expected to appear before the Temba Magistrate’s Court on Monday, August 25, facing charges of m8rder and attempted m8rder.
