Welcome Estate, Athlone – A family dispute in Welcome Estate took a tragic turn on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old man and the arrest of his sister's boyfriend. The incident unfolded on Rembrandt Street, leaving the community in shock.
According to a source within the Daily Voice, the quiet evening was shattered by the sounds of screaming and breaking glass shortly after 6pm, as residents spilled out of their homes to investigate.
The insider revealed, "What we heard is that the brother came home and attacked his sister. He hit her in the face with a brick and smashed the windows of her car."
The situation escalated rapidly when the sister's 44-year-old boyfriend and children intervened. "Her boyfriend and children then came and hit him until he collapsed in the road and the police were called to the scene." The 52-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
Manenberg police station commander Brigadier Jayce Naidoo confirmed the incident, stating, "At 6.30pm a 44-year-old male was arrested, and his 48-year-old girlfriend was brought in for questioning regarding the death of her 52-year-old brother."
Naidoo explained that the incident stemmed from an argument at the sister's home, "It is alleged that her brother came to her home on Rembrandt Street, Welcome Estate, and an argument ensued, leading to her vehicle being damaged."
The altercation turned violent when "Both right-side windows were smashed, and she was hit in the face with a brick by her brother."
This attack prompted the boyfriend's intervention, resulting in the fatal injuries. "The 52-year-old male suffered fatal head injuries and succumbed to his injuries in the roadway in front of his sister’s home," Naidoo stated.
The 44-year-old boyfriend was arrested, and his girlfriend was questioned by Manenberg detectives. "A case of murder has been opened for investigation due to the excessive violence used," Naidoo added. The motive behind the initial argument remains unclear.
Community Police Forum chairperson Vernon Visagie expressed the community's shock and urged restraint. "The CPF is shocked by the incident and wants to encourage the public not to take the law into their own hands," Visagie stated. "This could have been resolved by calling the police to the scene and having him arrested. This is a very tragic incident."
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact Manenberg SAPS at 021 699 9400 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
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