Bush knife murder suspect to face court
The suspect is accused of slashing his neighbour in the face with a bush knife at SJ Smith Hostel, also known as Wema Men's Hostel.
A MAN charged with the murder of a resident from SJ Smith (Wema Hostel) is expected to make a brief appearance at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on March 27.
The suspect, whose name is withheld until he appears in court, is accused of killing Nkanyiso Mazinyo (39) after they had an altercation at the hostel on March 24.
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According to a police report, both the suspect and the deceased were living at the Wema Men’s Hostel.
It is alleged that the suspect picked up a bush knife and slashed the deceased in the face several times.
Police spokesperson in Montclair, Constable Norah Ndlovu, said Mazinyo died at the scene from the severe injuries he sustained.
“Shortly after the murder, the suspect handed himself over to the police. He was detained at the police station awaiting his court appearance date,” said Ndlovu.
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