Tragic Turn: Suspect in Custody Following Police Lover’s Death
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the tragic death of Sgt. Leah Malebye, a police officer from the Rooiberg Police Station in Limpopo’s Waterberg District.
Sgt. Malebye’s lifeless body was discovered by her six-year-old grandson on the morning of Saturday, January 25, 2025. Reports indicate that she had returned home the previous night with her boyfriend.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation. Police authorities have confirmed that the boyfriend has been taken into custody as a suspect and is being questioned.
Sgt. Malebye’s death has left her family and community in shock, and the South African Police Service (SAPS) has expressed its commitment to ensuring justice is served.