Suspect gives himself up following deadly stabbing of Bethlehem teen

A suspect has handed himself over to the police following the fatal stabbing of a 16 -year-old boy in Bohlokong near Bethlehem in the Free State. Police spokesperson Mmako Mophiring says the victim was admitted to a local hospital with serious injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigations revealed that the teen was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver while taking a walk. The suspect handed himself over to the police and was detained. A case of murder is under investigation and the suspect is expected to appear before the Bethlehem Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday facing a charge of murder. #sapsFS [ALLEGED MURDER SUSPECT HANDS HIMSELF OVER TO POLICE] Bohlokong #SAPS is investigating a case of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 16yr-old boy in Riverside section, Bohlokong near Bethlehem. The suspect handed himself over to the police. The suspect is expected… pic.twitter.com/3ekbTjGv7q — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 26, 2026