Police in South Africa’s North West Province are investigating a disturbing murder in Mosiane View village, Mahikeng, where a 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 48-year-old mother using a shovel on Saturday morning.
A video circulating on social media shows the son attacking his mother in a brutal assault. According to police, the young man later died after being struck by a bullet fired by a neighbour who was trying to stop the attack.
The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing. North West Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Patrick Asaneng condemned the act as “sadistic, gruesome, and senseless,” suggesting it may be linked to possible drug abuse or ritualistic influences.
He added that the tragedy reflects deeper social issues often ignored by families and society, emphasizing the need for communities to recognize early warning signs in troubled youth. The SAPS Occult Related Crimes Unit has been assigned to investigate the case further to uncover the full circumstances behind the incident.