Limpopo comedian Skeem Mafenya stabbed to death as police launch manhunt

Popular 20-year-old comedian and content creator Skeem Mafenya has been stabbed to death in Limpopo, with police launching a manhunt as the motive for the brutal killing remains unknown.

Police have launched a manhunt for the killers of comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, who was killed in Limpopo.

The stabbing incident, which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, claimed the life of the 20-year-old who goes by the name of Skeem Mafenya.

Police said Ndivhuwo was found with multiple stab wounds to his upper body in Malamulele B2 Extension.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said officers were alerted to a person lying motionless inside a yard.

According to police, a community member heard a knock at the door at about 3.35 am. When they looked through a window, they saw a man bleeding profusely and called for help.

Emergency Medical Services were summoned, but Ndivhuwo was declared dead at the scene.

The young content creator’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, where he was known for his comedy and online content.

Police have opened a murder case, but the motive for the killing remains unknown. No arrests have been made.

Mashaba said police were working to track down those responsible for the killing .

Limpopo provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers condemned the killing and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.

“We will mobilise all necessary resources to ensure that those responsible for this senseless killing are brought to justice. The murder of a young life with so much potential is deeply disturbing, and we will not rest until the perpetrators are behind bars," said Lieutenant General Scheepers.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police.