News24.com | ANC MP arrested more than a month after wife's murder

An ANC MP was arrested in connection with an alleged murder in the North West.

An ANC Member of Parliament has been arrested for the alleged murder of his 31-year-old wife. 

The 34-year-old man was arrested in Klerksdorp on Friday morning and charged with murder, nearly two months after the incident happened.

National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, confirmed the arrest and said the man faced a charge of murder.

Mathe said the incident happened on 27 November last year at the the couple's home in Kanana, North West. 

Investigations into the matter continue and the man is expected to make his first appearance in the Orkney Magistrate's Court on 23 January.

While ANC parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina said they were aware of the allegation levelled against the MP, she said the caucus would allow the law to take its course. 

She said:

She said they would decide on a course of action once the MP had appeared in court.

News24 reached out to ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe for comment. It will be added once received.

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