KZN brothers in court for witchcraft murder

KZN brothers in court for witchcraft murder

Two brothers are due to line up in an Umbumbulu court in connection with the murder of a 51-year-old grandmother, who they allegedly accused of practising witchcraft.

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Police say she was attacked on Sunday, while she was sleeping in Umdumezulu, south of Durban.


He daughter and grandchildren were also in the rondavel.


KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele says the woman was stabbed outside.


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She says the victim's daughter ran to their neighbours home for help.


But it was too late.


"She was certified dead at the scene. A case of murder was opened at the Umbumbulu police station for investigation,” says Mbele.


"Two suspects, aged 26 and 36, who are brothers were immediately arrested and taken to Umbumbulu police station for further investigation."

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