Man killed in Wyebank for alleged affair with suspect's girlfriend

Man killed in Wyebank for alleged affair with suspect's girlfriend

Six suspects are in police custody and will line up in the dock soon - after a man was beaten to death in Wyebank near New Germany.

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According to KwaZulu-Natal police, the 46-year-old victim was accused of having an affair with one of his killers' girlfriend.


Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says: "The victim was allegedly assaulted with a spade and stones and sustained severe injuries to the head and body. He was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries."


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Officers say they were nabbed at the home of a local traditional healer where they'd apparently gone for cleansing.


The suspects aged between 18 and 23 will appear at the Pinetown Magistrate's Court facing charges of murder. 

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