A wave of grief swept through Manenberg on Sunday morning following the brutal murder of a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Amirah Abrahams.
Her body was discovered in her home in Manenberg Avenue in Cape Town, bearing multiple stab wounds. The shocking discovery followed reports from neighbours who heard blood-curdling screams emanating from the house.
The devastated family confirmed that Amirah, a mother of two, was six months pregnant with her boyfriend’s child, a son expected in the new year. A relative, speaking to the Daily Voice, described the scene: “Amirah has two children and was six-months pregnant by her boyfriend. They lived together and they were expecting a son in the new year. I grew up with her and we are just traumatised. On Sunday morning, the neighbours came to inform us that they heard her screaming and the police found her body.”
The family revealed that this was not the first instance of violence. Earlier in the week, Amirah had sought refuge at a relative’s home after an attack by her boyfriend. The relative explained: “On Wednesday, she came to sleep at our house because she said he attacked her. We don’t know the full story and we are not sure if she was abused before. Amirah was a lovely person and she will be missed. We can’t believe what has happened, and at this stage we are still in shock and traumatised.”
Manenberg Station Commander, Brigadier Jayce Naidoo, confirmed the arrest of a 42-year-old male suspect, Amirah’s boyfriend, in connection with the murder. Brigadier Naidoo detailed the events: “Manenberg police were called to the scene in Manenberg Avenue at about 6.30am on Sunday, where they found the body of a 32-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds.”
He confirmed that the boyfriend initially fled the scene but later returned, leading to his immediate arrest. He has been charged with murder and is scheduled to appear in Athlone Magistrates Court this week.
The tragic death of Amirah Abrahams has highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence. The family’s grief is compounded by the loss of both mother and unborn child.
