SAPS Detectives are investigating murder cases following the death of four children in the morning on Wednesday the 9th November 2022 at Mhlabubomvu locality in Engcobo.
According to the report, the 32 year old mother together with her four children aged between 2 and 11, were sleeping in their home in the village, when in the morning four deceased bodies of the children were found in the Rondavel hut where they were sleeping.
Preliminary investigation reveals that they had been assaulted by their own mother with a sledge hammer. Consequently, they suffered serious injuries to the upper bodies.
The circumstances surrounding incident will form part of the investigation. The mother was immediately arrested and will be charged for murder. She is expected to appear in Engcobo Magistrate Court on Thursday the 10th November 2022.
Enquiries:
Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana
Cell: 0823017699
