Police launch manhunt after Limpopo comedian Skeem Mafenya killed

Limpopo police have launched a manhunt after the killing of 20-year-old comedian and content creator Skeem Mafenya in the Malamulele area early on Saturday, 17 October.

In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, the South African Police Service identified him as Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, a resident of Malamulele B2 Extension. Police said he was found at Madonsi Boltman B in the Vhembe district.

A murder case has been opened. No arrest had been made and the motive remained unknown when police issued their update at 15:52 SAST.

Police appeal for information

According to the police account, a community member heard a knock at the door at about 03:35 on Saturday. When the person looked through a window, they saw a man who was bleeding.

Officers were called following a report that someone was lying motionless in a yard. Police said they found the victim on the ground with multiple stab wounds to his upper body.

Emergency medical services were summoned and he was declared dead at the scene.

The police statement did not identify a suspect or establish what had led to the attack. The circumstances of the killing remain under investigation.

Police appealed to anyone with information to contact the investigating officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Fhumulani Ragimana, on 082 729 0229.