By OBAKENG MAJE
10 March 2026 – A father (35) was arrested for allegedly killing his two sons in cold blood. On Saturday afternoon, 7 March 2026, the police were called to a horrific scene in bushes next to a river, where the lifeless bodies of a boy (1) and his brother (3), were discovered at Skuinsdrift–Tshwaro Farms, near Groot Marico.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said the children had sustained multiple injuries. Morake said Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) was summoned to the scene and both brothers were declared dead.
“Initial information received indicates that the father of the boys had allegedly collected them from their grandmother, while their mother was attending church. It is further alleged that there had been an earlier argument between the couple, during which the father allegedly threatened to kill the children.
“With the assistance of members of the local community, the father was traced and arrested on Sunday. He is expected to appear before the Groot Marico Magistrate’s Court today, facing two counts of murder,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, welcomed the arrest and commended the swift collaboration between the police and the community, which led to the arrest of the suspect. Naidoo said this deeply disturbing incident is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and requested any person in a violent relationship or community member who is aware of such a relationship, to speak out and obtain assistance from your local police station, court, social workers, church leaders and/or community leaders.
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