Johannesburg – A man caught allegedly stealing valuables from a house he had broken into was killed by the home owner in Mbewuleni location in Dutywa, Butterworth police said on Saturday.

Yolisa Dindili, 24, was severely assaulted by the house owner and died upon arrival at Dutywa Health Centre on Friday, Captain Jackson Manatha said.

“The suspect aged 35 was inside the house when he allegedly caught the deceased stealing some groceries [and] valuables of the house.”

The man is expected to appear in the Dutywa Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a murder charge.
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