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Elderly Ezinqoleni couple dies after being stabbed several times and set alight

Two suspects, aged 25 and 32, were arrested in the KwaNyuswa area. More arrests are expected.

June 9, 2020
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
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An elderly couple aged 60 and 62 years respectively were attacked at their home in KwaNyuswa area in Ezinqoleni last Sunday, June 7.

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Police spokesman, Colonel Thembeka Mbele said the couple was dragged from their house and stabbed several times before being set alight. “Their house was also set alight. Ezinqoleni SAPS found both victims had died.”

Two suspects, aged 25 and 32 ,were arrested in the KwaNyuswa area as they attempted to flee the scene.  They are expected to appear in the Ezingolweni Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder and arson. More arrests are expected as investigations continue.

“I am glad that the culprits who killed these defenceless elderly people so brutally have been brought to book. We are hoping the remaining suspects will be arrested soon so that they can answer for their crimes,” said KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula.

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June 9, 2020
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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