Lebowakgomo man arrested for hacking family members to death
The suspect (48) is said to have hacked his mother and sister-in-law to death with a sharp object after attacking another woman with the same object.
POLOKWANE – A 48-year-old man from Lebowakgomo will appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday on two counts of murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).
The man was arrested in connection with a gruesome domestic violence hacking incident in which he allegedly hacked his mother and sister-in-law to death and injured a neighbour.
Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says the incident took place on Monday morning (September 9) in Moshate Village, Ga-Chuene in the Lebowakgomo policing precinct.
“The suspect is said to have attacked a woman (23) 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 mother (78) and sister-in-law (60) with the same object,” Ledwaba’s statement read.
He added that the suspect was apprehended with the community’s assistance and that the injured woman was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
The provincial police 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.” Hadebe concluded.
Ledwaba said the motive behind the incident is still unknown.
