- Limpopo police are probing a case of murder following the death of a man and a woman.
- Authorities suspect domestic violence but the motive for the incident is not yet known.
- The police said a post-mortem would be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Limpopo police have opened a case of murder after the discovery of two bodies in a house that was set on fire in NwaXinyamani Village.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the incident occurred on Friday at about 12:20.
"It is alleged that the deceased female, identified as Thoko Rikhotso, 41, was at her parents' homestead when her boyfriend, known only as Emmanuel from Waterval Location, arrived.
"The two were allegedly seen entering the house, and after a few minutes, a sound similar to that of a gun was reportedly heard, and smoke was seen coming out of the house," Mojapelo added.
Members of the public went to assist but the fire was burning out of control.
According to the police, both of the deceased were burnt beyond recognition.
The motive for the incident is not known yet. However, the police said they were following up on information that suggested domestic violence might have been involved.
Mojapelo said a post-mortem would be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Limpopo police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe said he had learnt with shock about the incident and ordered a full probe into the circumstances that led to the incident.
Hadebe added the province was currently experiencing sporadic incidents of violent deaths in which women were the primary victims.
"Just three days back, the partially burnt body of a still-to-be-identified woman in her twenties was found on the outskirts of Polokwane in the Westenburg policing area with her [limbs] tied.
"This should be concerning to all law-abiding citizens of this province. We urge everyone to resort to legal means, including making use of available platforms when confronted with domestic or relationship challenges."
Investigations are ongoing.