SAPS Management has expressed shock and dismay at the brutal killing of three elderly women aged between 67 and 81 on Thursday night, 6 May 2021, at Zingqolweni Locality, in Lady Frere.
According to the information, neighbours became suspicious and concerned about the quietness in the homesteads where the elderly women lived. They started to investigate what was going on. It was then that they discovered the elderly had been murdered in separate homesteads in the village.
Police were alerted to the incident by members of the community on Friday, 7 May 2021 at about 09:15. The instrument used in the killings is yet to be established as part of the ongoing investigation.
Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga described the incident as “shocking and disturbing.” “This is nothing but an act of crude and heartless criminality preying on innocent people. Just as we arrested those who killed people in a mob justice incident recently, those responsible for this callous act will be found.” said Lieutenant General Ntshinga
The Provincial Commissioner has ordered a 72 hour activation plan to mobilise all the necessary resources for effective investigations and speedy arrest of the suspects. The motive for the killings is currently under investigation.
Police have registered three cases of murder for investigation. No arrest has been made at this stage.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of those responsible for the gruesome murders is requested to make contact with the Lady Frere Police Station or call the crime stop number 086 00 10 111.
Information received will be treated with strictest confidentiality.
