A shocking incident occurred in Phalaborwa in South Africa on Tuesday, July 4, 2024, when a 28-year-old man, Hanno Steinberg, brutally stabbed his aunt, Magdelene Hurst, 51, to death at her home.
She was lying in a couch when the man stabbed her.
The victim’s father attempted to rescue her but was overpowered by the suspect.
A neighbour intervened, stopping Steinberg and preventing further harm.
Police responded promptly to the report and arrested Steinberg shortly after.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Steinberg had a history of unruly behaviour and had been chased out of the family home previously.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown.
Steinberg appeared in the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 8, and was remanded in custody without bail.
The case was postponed until Friday, July 13, for profiling and a formal bail application.
The community is reeling in shock, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the senseless violence.
The swift action of the neighbour and police likely prevented further tragedy. The victim’s family and community are mourning the loss of Magdelene Hurst, and justice is being sought for her brutal murder.
