POLICE have said infidelity and jealousy among couples has led to the increase in murder cases countrywide, most of them fuelled by abuse of social media.

National police chief spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba expressed concern over couples killing each other saying social media abuse among couples has resulted in the increase of the crimes.

Snr Asst Comm Charamba could not immediately release statistics of the murders, but said the increase in the cases was disturbing. She said dangerous weapons are being used in these crimes.

Snr Asst Comm Charamba encouraged couples and family members to seek counselling services instead of resorting to violence.

Enkundleni/Padare Men’s Forum programme officer Mr Ziphongezipho Ndebele said social media gadgets and platforms have contributed in exposing cheating couples.

He said generally men are jealous and cannot stomach their partners’ cheating resulting in some of them turning violent on their spouses.