Woman dies after alleged push outside Barkly West tavern – man arrested

A 23-YEAR-OLD woman died outside a tavern in Barkly West on the weekend after she allegedly struck her head against a rock when she was pushed during an argument.

SAPS Northern Cape spokesperson Captain Nomthandazo Mnisi said the Barkly West police were investigating a murder case. 

“A 27-year-old suspect, who is allegedly the deceased’s boyfriend, has been arrested in connection with the murder.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased and the suspect allegedly had an argument, during which the suspect pushed her, causing her to hit a rock.”

She added that the woman was declared dead at the scene.

“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” Mnisi said.