The South African Police Service (SAPS) have confirmed that they finally arrested the man who allegedly stabbed and hanged Tshegofatso Pule. The Gauteng police say that they have arrested a 31-year-old for the killing of the 28-year-old Pule. The suspected killer will only be named later on after he makes his initial court appearance.

Pule was found stabbed and hanging in a tree in the veld in Roodepoort and her murder shocked the nation and led to more calls for the country to do more to protect women and children.

She was laid to rest last week in Soweto. At the funeral, Pule’s emotional lawyer uncle vowed that he would never again defend any many who is accused of raping or killing women and children. Tumisang Katake, Tshegofatso Pule’s uncle previously represented the man who killed Karabo Mokoena. Katake told mourners at the funeral,Last Saturday I buried my cousin who was killed by a man who was meant to protect her. She was shot with four bullets by husband after they got married in February.

“On Monday morning at 3:30 am I got a call that my niece is no more.

“I’ve represented many criminals including those like the Karabo Mokoena guy. I’ve taken a pledge that if you’ve raped, killed your girlfriend or molested a child – f*tsek!” he said.Police say the suspect was arrested on his way from Mpumalanga but did not give any more details.

Gauteng provincial commissioner, lieutenant general Elias Mawela applauded detectives for their swift work.

He says more arrests may be possible in the case that has shocked the country. Investigations are still continuing.

General Mawela has appealed to communities for any further information that could help police in their inquiries.