Refilwe Matsila identified after fatal stabbing in Tlhabane

Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – A woman found fatally stabbed beside Nkosi Street in Tlhabane has been identified as Refilwe Matsila. Police are appealing to anyone with information to help them find the person responsible.

According to warrant officer Ofentse Mokgadi, Tlhabane police were called to the scene at about 02:00 on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, after a man who identified himself as a Bolt driver reported seeing someone lying motionless next to the road. Officers found a woman with multiple stab wounds. She was declared dead at the scene.

Refilwe was initially unidentified. Her family identified her at the Phokeng Mortuary on Thursday, 17 September, accompanied by detective sergeant Thabo Seome.

Police are investigating a case of murder. No arrest had been made at the time of the police statement.

Acting district commissioner brigadier Mamotsamai Ntoagae condemned the killing and urged anyone who knows what happened to come forward. Anyone with information should please contact Tlhabane SAPS or detective sergeant Thabo Seome on 082 773 0696.

Platinum Weekly extends its sincere condolences to Refilwe’s family and loved ones.