In a statement released on November 9, 2022, police spokesperson Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana acknowledged the occurrence and stated that detectives are looking into the circumstances behind the murders that took place in rural Mhlabubomvu, Engcobo.
"The 32-year-old mother and her four children, who ranged in age from 2 to 11, were reportedly resting in their rural home. Four of the children's dead bodies were discovered in the Rondavel hut where they were sleeping in the morning "The sentence was read.
"According to a preliminary inquiry, their mother had used a sledge hammer to attack them. They consequently sustained severe upper body injuries.
"The incident's circumstances will be examined as part of the investigation. The mother was taken into custody right away and will face murder charges. Once charged, she is anticipated to show up in Engcobo Magistrate's Court."
While this was going on, Petros Majola, the director of the children's rights group Khula Community Development, voiced his shock over the sad death of four children by their
"According to reports, the mother wished to avoid leaving kids behind when she passed away.
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