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A 29-year-old man from North West, accused of murdering his girlfriend on Christmas Day, appeared in the Madikwe Magistrate's Court on Thursday to face a murder charge. Lucky Thabiso Akompe is alleged to have fatally slit the throat of Lerato Francina Kuate in the early hours of Monday at Goedehoop Village near Madikwe, as reported by North West police spokesperson Capt Sam Tselanyane.

Police were summoned to the scene when Kuate's lifeless body was discovered in a shack belonging to one of Akompe's relatives. A subsequent search at Akompe's residence revealed blood-stained clothing that the suspect had purportedly worn the day before, concealed under a bed.

Akompe voluntarily surrendered to the police and was taken into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday. He has been remanded in custody to allow him time to consult with a legal representative before his forthcoming court date.

Source: TimesLive