- Cape Town police have arrested a man and his girlfriend in connection with the fatal stabbing of a car guard in Bloubergstrand.
- The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred after a heated exchange between the victim and the woman.
- Her boyfriend allegedly intervened and stabbed the car guard, who died shortly after.
- The suspects were tracked down and taken into custody. The case has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for better protection of vulnerable workers.
A car guard working in Bloubergstrand was fatally stabbed following a confrontation that escalated into violence, prompting swift arrests and widespread public condemnation.
The incident unfolded near Marine Circle, where the car guard reportedly got into a heated exchange with a woman. Her partner, who was present at the scene, allegedly stepped in and stabbed the guard. The attack was captured on nearby CCTV cameras, which later played a crucial role in identifying the suspects.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after the stabbing, but the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Police launched an immediate investigation, using surveillance footage to trace the suspects to a residence in Cape Town. Both individuals — a 30-year-old man and his 24-year-old girlfriend — were arrested and taken into custody.
The murder has sparked outrage among residents and advocacy groups, many of whom are calling for stronger protections for car guards and other informal workers who often face abuse while on duty. Community leaders have urged authorities to treat the case with urgency and ensure justice is served.
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon to face charges of murder, as investigations continue.
