Bishop dies after being struck by tractor on Breyten farm

Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a tragic accident that claimed the life of Bishop Fetjie Virginia Mngomezulu (61) on a farm near Breyten in Mpumalanga.

Highvelder reports that, according to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, officers were on patrol on November 5 when they received a call at around 14:20 regarding a culpable homicide incident at Elim Farm near Breyten along the N11 road.

When they arrived, James Mngomezulu, the husband of the deceased, pointed out the body of his wife lying in a pool of blood on the ground and showing no signs of life.

Police report that Mngomezulu had received a call from his farm workers reporting that a tractor was ploughing on his property. He immediately went to the farm to investigate.

When he arrived, his wife and a family friend got out of their vehicle and tried to flag down the tractor driver.

Unfortunately, the deceased was struck by the blades at the back of the plough and was run over.

Emergency services responded to the scene, where Virginia was certified dead.

Her body was transported to the Ermelo pathology services for further investigation.

Police confirmed that the matter is still under investigation and that the case will be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

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