A 31-year-old woman has died after an alleged stabbing in Knysna. The suspect, believed to be her former partner, is in police custody as detectives investigate.
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A 31-year-old Knysna woman has died after allegedly being stabbed multiple times by her ex-lover at a residence in Greenfields.
The suspect is in police custody after reportedly handing himself over in Cape Town. The woman, Bianca Malgas, was attacked at about 1.15am on Monday, November 9, and later died at a George hospital.
The suspect also sustained injuries during the incident. Police are investigating murder and assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH).
The circumstances surrounding the attack are being investigated by Knysna detectives.
Police investigate fatal attack in Greenfields
Western Cape police spokesperson Warrant Officer Christopher Spies told IOL Media that police were alerted to the incident by a man.
“Circumstances surrounding the assault of Bianca Malgas (31) on Monday, 9 November 2026, at about 1.15am at Greenfields in Knysna are under police investigation,” Spies said.
“According to reports available, police were alerted about the attack at a residence at Greenfields by a man,” he said.
“On arrival at the hospital, it was established that the victim sustained multiple stab wounds.
“The victim was transported to a hospital in George, where she was later declared deceased. The man also sustained injuries during the attack. A suspect was arrested in Cape Town.
“Knysna Detectives are investigating cases of murder and assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH).”
The suspect remains in custody and is expected to appear in court once charged.
“The suspect remains in police custody and will appear in court once charged. Investigation continues,” Spies said.
Other GBV-related incidents
The killing comes amid continued reports of gender-based violence (GBV) involving women and their partners or former partners.
On October 7, 2026, Cape Town law enforcement officer Chuma Rozani was allegedly shot eight times in the face and shoulders at her home by her former boyfriend, police officer Mzwabantu Mlindi, following an argument between the two. She survived but lost her left eye, and her family is preparing to oppose his bail. Her brother, Benu, disputed claims that she fired a weapon.
In Khayelitsha, a mother of five was allegedly murdered by her new boyfriend, and her body was found dumped in F Section. A suspect was arrested and appeared in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Earlier in the year, on May 27, two women were killed in Cape Town within 48 hours, deepening alarm over rising femicide. One of them, Shakierah Augustine, was found dumped in Mitchells Plain.
Previous cases have also highlighted the violence women have experienced at the hands of former partners and in fatal domestic violence incidents.