The Gugulethu community has expressed outrage after the body of the body of a 40-year-old women was found with multiple injuries behind an abandoned building in NY1 yesterday morning.

Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says investigations at the scene of the crime led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man, believed to be the deceased ex-partner.

“Gugulethu detectives started with their investigation, followed up information and interviewing several people, while crime scene experts combed the scene for clues. Investigation led detectives to the deceased’s ex-partner. He was arrested on a charge of murder. Investigation into the matter is still ongoing.”

The suspect is due to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ court tomorrow.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a stern warning against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the province, stressing that perpetrators of these crimes will face the full might of the law.

Meanwhile the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson Deon Makiti says although the circumstances leading to the murder of the deceased are still being investigated, GBV incidents have no place in the community.

“And any form of abuse should be reported immediately. We do not want to comment much on some of the details that have been shared on community platforms as this is an ongoing case. We trust justice will prevail for the victim’s family.”