A woman has been stabbed to death and a man wounded during an attack at Mantajana-ga-Thoka village outside Polokwane, in Limpopo.

Police say an unknown number of armed men wearing face masks attacked the family at night and demanded money. The robbers fled with the victims’ cellphones.

Limpopo Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe says the rate of sexual offences and gender-based violence in the province has increased. https://t.co/Ob1I0DWhWI pic.twitter.com/G3bl9RC0s1

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“Police were summoned to hospital where the deceased was identified. The motive behind the incident is unknown at this stage, but the investigation is under way. Anyone with information that can assist the police to apprehend the suspect is requested to contact Investigating Officer Sergeant Samuel Malemela on 076 749 8403, 082 756 9781, crime stop number 08600 10111 or alternatively MySAPSApp,” says police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba.

#sapsLIM [HAPPENING TODAY] As South Africa approaches the conclusion of #16DaysOfActivism for no violence against women and children, #SAPS in Limpopo, in partnership with the Department of Social Development, is hosting a powerful #GBVF awareness programme at Bolivia Lodge in… pic.twitter.com/vNvAPzKNGF

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