The director of children’s rights organisation Khula Community Development, Petros Majola has expressed his shock following the tragic killing of four children by their mother in Mhlabubomvu locality in Engcobo on Tuesday, November 8.
According to Majola, it is alleged that the 32-year-old bludgeoned her children, aged between two to 11 to death with a four-pound hammer.
“It is alleged that the mother wanted to make sure she does not leave them behind when she dies,” said Majola.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana said that the mother had been arrested.
“According to the report, the children’s bodies were found on Wednesday morning in the rondavel where they were sleeping with their mother. Preliminary investigation revealed that their mother had assaulted them with a slash hammer. Consequently, they suffered severe injuries to the upper bodies,” said Kinana.
“Circumstances surrounding the incident will form part of the investigation. The mother is expected to appear in the Engcobo Magistrate Court once charged.”
