Eastern Cape police have launched a hunt for a group of 10 people who allegedly killed three family members and burnt their homestead in Lugwijini Location, Mzamba.
Ayanda Nomaqhiza, 29, was allegedly stabbed to death at a tavern in the area on Saturday night, Colonel Sibongile Soci said, his 72-year-old father, Julius Nomaqhiza, who came to the rescue of his son was also assaulted and stabbed,” said Soci.
The group then went to the men’s homestead and set it alight before killing the mother, Patience Nombeko Nomaqhiza, 65.
The motive for the murders was believed to be linked to witchcraft.
“A police detective team has been dispatched to the village to investigate the murders and bring those responsible to book,” said Soci.