Mother and her two children murdered in their home, Zamdela

South African Police Service

Mother and her two children murdered in their home, Zamdela
Mother and her two children murdered in their home, Zamdela

Police in Zamdela are investigating a triple murder case after a mother and her two children were found dead on the morning of 17 May 2020.

On Sunday, 17 May 2020, the police were called to a house at Extension 3, Zamdela, where, on arrival they found the body of a female and two kids in the bedroom. All deceased appeared to have been stabbed with a sharp object.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased, a 37-year-old mother and her two children, both boys, aged 9 and 2 were killed between 22:00 the previous night and 05:00.

The 16-year-old boy who was also in the house at the time of the incident was unharmed. The husband was not found at the house and the police are still trying to trace his whereabouts.

Investigation continues and no one has been arrested. Anyone with information should please contact the police in Zamdela at 016-9746001 or 016-9746002 or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111, alternatively send information via MySAPS App.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service