Limpopo mother and sons arrested for murder of father
The trio had accused of deceased of practicing witchcraft
LIMPOPO – The trio were arrested for the murder of 66-year-old Samson Hlungwani on Tuesday, 31 December.
The deceased was murdered earlier the same day during an incident at Tiyani village in Hlanganani policing area outside Giyani, says Police Spokesperson, Brig Motlafela Mojapelo.
It is alleged the mother (62) and her two sons, aged 35 and 43 respectively, had accused the deceased of witchcraft before they reportedly strangled him.The police were notified and on arrival found the deceased lying motionless in one of the rooms.
This incident comes after one of the sons complained that his father bewitched him as every time he get married, his wife does not stay for very long.
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Genl Nneke Ledwaba has condemned the incident.
The trio will appear in the Tiyani Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday 2 January) on a charge of murder.
