Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed on death on Sunday, May 31, in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay.

Western Cape police are actively pursuing the suspect responsible for the brutal stabbing death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo Sambo in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, on Sunday, May 31.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Christopher Spies confirmed that Sambo was fatally injured during a violent altercation with another man, prompting an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Spies said police were called to the scene and they found the teen with a stab wound to the chest.

"He was declared dead by paramedics on scene. The suspect fled the scene. He is yet to be arrested," said Spies.