The man allegedly attempted to take his own life with a knife. He is currently in hospital and is expected to appear in court next week. The incident which left the locals shocked took place in Sebokeng Zone 13 on November 29.
Police spokesperson Captain Teboho Lephoto was quoted saying; “he stabbed his 43-year-old mother and four-year-old sister to death. The suspect then severely stabbed his 16-year-old brother and nine-year-old sister. The two are in a critical condition in hospital.”
The husband of the murdered woman and father of the 22-year-old was away when the stabbings took place.
Last week, neighbours described to News24 how they were awoken by screams coming from the house, where the suspect allegedly killed his 43-year-old mother and her four-year-old daughter. His nine-year-old daughter and 16-year-old brother are currently in hospital.
One neighbour claimed she saw the 16-year-old running from his home in the early hours screaming for help.
Lephoto said the suspect was expected to make his first appearance in the Sebokeng Magistrate’s Court on December 10.
Lephoto added he faced two counts of murder and two of attempted murder.
