Woman (28) arrested for murdering her 11-year-old son
The boy's body was found buried in a shallow grave in the yard of the woman's rented house in Hlalanikahle village, near Monsterlus
LIMPOPO – A 28-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday, 8 October for the murder of her 11-year-old son. This, after she was attacked by residents in Hlalanikahle village in Hlogotlou, outside Groblersdal, who suggested she was responsible for the disappearance of her son.
In a statement released, Police Spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo says once police had arrived on the scene, they were led to a spot in the yard where the lifeless body of the boy was found buried in a shallow grave.
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“The incident allegedly took place on Monday, 7 October and the woman will appear in the Hlogotlou Magistrate’s Court, soon,” he said.
Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Nneke Ledwaba has condemned the woman’s actions stating it is sad that a child was killed by someone who is expected to protect them.
The motive behind the murder is unknown.
