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Three suspects arrested after comedian murdered near Malamulele

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Three suspects, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested after the stabbing murder of Ndivhuwo Khadzianii, a comedian and content creator known as Skeem Mafenya. The crime took place near Malamulele in South Africa’s Limpopo province, and the suspects are due to appear in court, according to police cited by SABC News.

Three suspects, including a 17-year-old, have been arrested after the stabbing murder of South African comedian and content creator Ndivhuwo Khadzianii, known as “Skeem Mafenya”, near Malamulele in Limpopo province. Police, cited by SABC News, said he was stabbed near a tavern in Madonsi-Shitasini.

Police found the artist lying on the ground near a medical practice, with several stab wounds. The suspects were arrested hours after the incident in an intelligence-led operation, police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said. They are due to appear in court soon.

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