Siblings Meshangu Thomas Shabalala (26) and Zweli Shabalala (35) were arrested by Winterton police earlier this week.

The duo was sought in connection with a severe assault on a woman in the Khetani area of Winterton.

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Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele confirmed the arrest.

“Meshangu Thomas Shabalala was arrested by Winterton police on November 13 and his brother Zweli Shabalala handed himself over to police the next morning. They are both expected to make an appearance in the Winterton Magistrate’s Court,” she said.