A 24-year-old man is expected to appear before the KwaMhlanga Magistrate court today for the murder of his 2-year-old niece.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, on Sunday, at Phola park, three children aged between two and six were playing outside when the suspect emerged from the house carrying a knife. Without uttering a word, he allegedly grabbed his two-year-old niece, forced her to the ground, and inflicted a fatal injury to her neck before leaving the scene. The other two children ran into the house to report the incident.
The injured child was rushed to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
On Monday, 02 February 2026, the 24-year-old suspect handed himself over to the police
He was charged with murder.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi condemned the gruesome act and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
“It is shocking to learn that an innocent child was brutally murdered by a family member. We will ensure that the law takes its course,” said Major General Mkhwanazi.
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