A 48-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT KILLS HIS MOTHER AND SISTER-IN-LAW IN AN ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT

In a tragic and gruesome incident related to domestic violence, a 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly hacking his mother and sister-in-law to death and injuring a neighbour.




The incident occurred on Monday morning, 09 September 2024, at Ga-Chuene Moshate Village under Lebowakgomo policing precinct, Capricorn district.

According to reports, the suspect attacked a 23-year-old woman at her residence with a sharp object. She escaped and sought community assistance. The suspect then returned to his place of residence and killed his 78-year-old mother and 60-year-old sister-in-law with the same object.

The Police apprehended the suspect with community assistance. The injured woman was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.



The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expressed profound sorrow over the incident, highlighting the devastating impact of gender-based violence in communities.

“We are deeply saddened by the senseless attacks and killings of women, especially by family members. We will ensure justice prevails for the victims.” concluded Lieutenant General Hadebe

The motive behind the incident is still unknown.




The suspect will appear before Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, facing two counts of murder and Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).