Man killed in Wyebank for alleged affair with suspect's girlfriend
Updated | By Nothando Mkhize
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.
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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