The killing of 31-year-old, Xichavo Ntsanwisi ,has sent shockwaves across the country after he was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend.
The 22-year-old suspect who was arrested on Monday, is set to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
It is alleged that police found Ntsanwisi lying on the kitchen floor with a stab wound to the upper chest near the neck.
Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo, says Ntsanwisi was declared dead on the scene.
“Police received a complaint of stabbing in Midrand. On arrival, police found a man with a stab wound on the upper body. Preliminary investigation led to the arrest of a woman who was reported to be the girlfriend of the deceased,” Masondo said.
Many have expressed shock over the incident, saying the couple appeared happy just a day earlier at the DStv Delicious Festival on Sunday.
22 years old gf stabbed her bf💔to death in midrand Noordwyk . Full story below#justiceforxichavontsanwisi
Anele #CarlingKnockout Nelisa Helen #MadlangaCommission pic.twitter.com/gI7GxZCBth
— Lefa_steyn (@L5_steyn) September 22, 2025
That gorgeous girl who confessed to stabbing her boyfriend in Midrand? WTF is this world becoming????
— Vho-Stud 🏳️🌈 (@Keletsomugwena) September 22, 2025
Woman Arrested for Killing Boyfriend in Midrand
A tragic incident unfolded in Midrand, resulting in the arrest of a 22-year-old woman, Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa.
Mabasa admitted to stabbing Ntsanwisi pic.twitter.com/s6sGgViPTR
— Mntungw’Omuhle💧 (@KingMntungwa) September 22, 2025
Blood of Jesus!!! men.. Please be safe out there.
The story appears true based on recent reports from South Africa. A 22-year-old woman, Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa, was arrested for stabbing her 31-year-old boyfriend, Xichavo Ntsanwisi, to death on Sept 22, 2025, in Midrand. She… https://t.co/xFdFFfQQ9y
— Grace Olunloyo (omo’badan) (@ifetemini) September 23, 2025
@ndzimande_phathu Midrand Woman Arrested for Murder A 22-year-old woman, Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa from Giyani, was arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, 31-year-old Xichavo Ntsanwisi, to death at Colnbrook Estate, Noordwyk, Midrand, in the early hours of 22 September 2025. Ntsanwisi, a Greater Giyani Municipality employee from Mhinga village, was found with a fatal stab wound in the kitchen. A knife was recovered at the scene, and paramedics declared him dead. Mabasa admitted to the stabbing and was taken into custody. Police investigations continue. #crime #southafrica #pheliinformationhub #pov #midrand
@chloe_flair Midrand-Based Woman Arrested for Murder of Boyfriend A 22-year-old Midrand woman from Kremetart in Giyani, Limpopo, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her boyfriend in the early hours of Monday, 22 September 2025. The victim, 31-year-old Mr. Xichavo Ntsanwisi, originally from Mhinga village outside Malamulele and an employee of the Greater Giyani Municipality, was found dead at Colnbrook Estate in Noordwyk, Midrand. Police responded to a complaint at around 01:58. On arrival, officers discovered Ntsanwisi lying on the kitchen floor with a stab wound to the upper chest near the neck. A knife with a yellow handle was found next to his body. The suspect, identified as Miss Jo-Ann Ntokoto Mabasa, was found at the scene and admitted to stabbing her boyfriend. Paramedics from Netcare Ambulance declared Ntsanwisi dead on the spot. Mabasa was arrested and taken into custody at SAPS Midrand. The Duty Officer, Crime Office, LCRC, and mortuary services attended the scene. Police investigations are ongoing.#justiceforXichavo #sanews #tiktoknews #trending
@pablicaeon MIDRAND WOMAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER Midrand, September 22, 2025 – In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman from Giyani, Limpopo, has been taken into custody in Midrand after allegedly stabbing her 31-year-old boyfriend to death
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