Three suspects, including a 17-year-old teenager, have been arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Limpopo comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, popularly known as Skeem Mafenya.
The suspects were arrested on Saturday afternoon, 17 October 2026, following an intelligence-driven police operation in the Malamulele area, hours after Ndivhuwo was found stabbed to death.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred at Madonsi Boltman B in the Malamulele policing area in the Vhembe District.
Police received a report at approximately 03:35 on Saturday about a person lying motionless inside a residential yard. Officers who responded to the scene found Ndivhuwo with multiple stab wounds to his upper body.
The victim was declared dead at the scene after emergency medical services were summoned.
Police said a community member had reportedly heard a knock at the door and, upon looking through a window, noticed a man bleeding heavily.
Suspects expected in court
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba confirmed that three suspects had been arrested in connection with the killing.
The suspects, aged between 17 and 23, are expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrates’ Court on a charge of murder.
The motive for the killing remains unknown.
Limpopo provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers welcomed the arrests and said police would monitor the case as it proceeds through the criminal justice system.
Police have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the investigating officer, Lieutenant Colonel Fhumulani Ragimana, on 082 729 0229, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submit information anonymously through the MySAPS App.
The investigation is continuing. (SABC News)
