Man faces murder charges for allegedly killing father, step-brother
A 23-year-old man accused of murdering his father and step-brother in their northern KZN home is due in a Melmoth court today.
The 40-year-old man and his 24-year-old step-son were hacked to death in KwaGqekwane on Monday night.
Police say a tip-off led to the suspect's arrest.
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Spokesperson, Thembeka Mbhele says they've also recovered the weapon, believed to have been used to commit the crimes.
"One of the relatives went to the house - that's when he discovered the bodies. The bodies had injuries to the head and the body. They were found in one room," Mbhele said.