Mtubatuba murder suspects abandon bail
Two siblings stand accused of murdering their stepmother, allegedly over inheritance
Two suspects arrested for the murder of 63-year-old Sibongiseni Buthelezi from Ogengele area outside Mtubatuba abandoned bail when they made their first appearance at KwaMsane Magistrate’s Court last week.
There was tension at the court, with family members of the deceased weeping as siblings Cashile Buthelezi (51) and Sibusiso (40) made their appearance in connection with the murder of their stepmother.
It is alleged that the murder was the result of a dispute over inheritance.
The matter was adjourned to 18 November for further investigations.
KwaMsane SAPS spokesperson Captain Sibusiso Mkhize said the police received reports on Sunday of a woman who had been found dead in the area.
“On arrival at the scene, the police found a woman lying on the floor, with injuries to her head,” said Mkhize.
He said the two suspects were arrested on Tuesday and were found in possession of blood-stained clothes.
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