A 39-year-old man has handed himself over to Kwadwesi police in Gqeberha following the death of his girlfriend on Tuesday.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg says it is alleged that 40-year-old Nompumelelo Mabhoza and her boyfriend were drinking on Monday night when a fight broke out.
She says Mabhoza was assaulted on the head with a plank and after the brawl, they both went to bed.
Captain Janse van Rensburg says the boyfriend left the house on Tuesday morning and when he returned later that night he noticed that Mabhoza was still in bed and not responding.
The suspect accompanied by his brother reported the incident o police.
Police went to the victim's house in Mdwara Street in Govan Mbeki where she was declared dead.
Mabhoza had visible injuries to her face.
A case of murder is under investigation and the suspect is expected to appear in the New Brighton Magistrates Court on Thursday.
