Man arrested in attempted murder case after Hawston stabbing

Monday, 12 October 2026

Ishmael Mabena|12 Oct 2026
A stabbing incident in Hawston has led to the arrest of a man in connection with the attempted murder of Marlo Hendricks (25).
Police confirmed that an attempted murder case was opened on 27 September following a stabbing in Hawston.
Information provided by the community claims that the incident happened on 21 September, while police confirmed that it happened at approximately 23:15.

The adult male suspect was arrested on 5 October and appeared in court the following day, 6 October. This is according to Thembakazi Mpendukana of provincial police.
He appeared in the Hermanus Magistrates’ Court in connection with the attempted murder of Hendricks.