Woman allegedly suffocates son in Umhlanga
Police are investigating a murder case in Umhlanga, north of Durban in which a mother allegedly suffocated her young son.
SAPS spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the 34-year-old allegedly suffocated her child before trying to take her own life at a guest house this week.
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"The mother allegedly suffocated the boy. She also gave him some medication, overdosing him. The mother then allegedly tried to commit suicide by trying to cut her wrists with a razor blade. She was taken to hospital under police guard," he said.
Concerned residents said they were shocked to see police cars and forensics officers in the area.
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The woman appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court this morning. The matter has been remanded for seven days.