BREAKING: Man arrested in connection with Wyebank murders

BREAKING: Man arrested in connection with Wyebank murders

Police have confirmed that a 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of four siblings from Wyebank, west of Durban.


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The bodies of 4-year-old Kuhlekonke, 6-year-old Khwezi and 10-year-old Spesihle Mpungose were found hanged at their home yesterday afternoon.

Their 16-year-old sister, Ayakha Jiyane was found hanging from a tree in the New Germany area last night.

Police say the suspect was arrested in KwaDabeka a short while ago.

Saps spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele says he will appear in court on four counts of murder.

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Meanwhile, the children's mother, Xoli Mpungose wept after hearing that the suspect had been arrested by police.

She was consoled by family members outside their home near Pietermaritzburg.

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