A 40-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the murder of her husband in Namakgale, Limpopo police said on Tuesday.

The murder apparently took place at Makhushane Hlakisi in Namakgale on Monday afternoon after the couple had a heated argument, said Superintendent Mohale Ramatseba.

The woman allegedly shot her husband, aged 55, seven times with his licensed firearm.

"It is alleged the couple was having marital problems," said Ramatseba.

He said the victim had been identified as Sello Alion Lydia Mnisi.

His wife was to appear before the Namakgale Magistrate's Court on Tuesday pending further police investigations.