Thulani “Mathousand” Sikhundla (40) appeared in the KaBokweni Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday April 9, facing two murder charges of a woman (40) and her daughter (23) in Matsulu on April 2.
The accused was arrested on Monday April 8 in Barberton after the Mpumalanga SAPS launched a manhunt for him as a suspect in the murders.
The case was postponed to April 17 and he remains in custody.
According to a Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, the police believed the murders were committed by a very close to the family prior to the manhunt for Sikhundla.
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“According to information, the accused is said to have visited the family that night at about 21:00 while they watched TV. It is further reported that the woman’s son went to sleep earlier, leaving behind the man in question with other family members. It is said that the son was woken up when his mother screamed for help and he reportedly saw a suspect holding a knife in his hand. The son quickly ran out to call for help from the neighbours.”
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He said the man got an opportunity to get away through the window. The mother and her daughter were found lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds. They were certified dead by medical personnel.
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