MALAMULELE: Authorities have detained three individuals, aged between 17 and 23, in relation to the murder of well-known Malamulele comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, who is widely recognized as Skeem Mafenya.
The 20-year-old suffered fatal stab wounds at Madonsi Boltman B in the Malamulele policing sector within the Vhembe District during the early hours of Saturday, 17 October 2026.
As reported by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday afternoon through a strategically planned operation in the vicinity.
Police received an alert around 03:35 regarding an individual lying unresponsive in a yard at Madonsi Boltman B.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Ndivhuwo on the ground with several stab wounds to his upper body. Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the scene and pronounced him dead.
Witnesses indicated that a community member heard a knock and, upon looking outside, saw a man bleeding heavily.
The reason behind the murder has yet to be determined.
The three individuals are anticipated to appear at the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court shortly, where they will face murder charges.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers expressed disapproval of the homicide and praised the subsequent arrests.
Scheepers stated that law enforcement would closely observe the progress of the case to ensure that the suspects face justice.
“We commend the swift response by the police that led to the arrest of the three suspects. We will monitor this case closely to ensure that the suspects are held accountable for the senseless killing through the criminal justice system,” said Scheepers.
These arrests occur in the aftermath of the murder of a young content creator known by his stage name, Skeem Mafenya.
