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Media Statement
NELSPRUIT – The Police are investigating a case whereby a 40-year-old woman and her daughter (23) were brutally murdered in the early hours of today, Tuesday 02 April 2024, by someone who is believed to be very close to the family in Matsulu, outside Nelspruit. According to information, the suspect is said to have visited the family last night at about 21:00 whilst they were watching TV. It is further reported that the woman’s son went to sleep earlier, leaving behind the man in question, with other family members. Later, it is said that the son was woken-up when his mother screamed for help, and he entered the house then reportedly saw a suspect still holding a knife in his hand. After noticing that, the son quickly ran out to call for help from the neighbours. Upon returning home, together with neighbours, they realized that the suspect somehow got an opportunity to get away through the window. It was during this time as they got inside the house, that they found the mother and her daughter laying in a pool of blood, with multiple stab wounds. Police and medical personnel were summoned to the scene but unfortunately, both victims were certified dead. A case with two counts of murder has been opened and the investigation is underway with a hope to arrest the suspect. It is against this backdrop that Police launched a massive manhunt for the suspect of this outrageous act. Meanwhile the investigators are convinced that Mr Thulani “Mathousand” Sikhundla (picture attached) can assist them in their investigation. Anyone who knows his whereabouts can call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Manamela, has strongly condemned the murder of the two women. The General further assured the public that no stone will be left unturned and the aim is to swiftly bring the perpetrator before justice.
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