Horrific family attack in Limpopo| Man decapitated, mother and her 10-year old daughter seriously injured

A human head at the gate, a tied up body in the house, and a seriously injured mother and her 10-year old daughter was the gruesome scene police were confronted with at Tshidimbini village outside Thohoyandou, Limpopo, on Monday.

Police spokespersons, Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, said the crime was committed allegedly by a 38-year old male family member who was arrested on the scene.

“The police responded to the complaint of murder and attempted murder. Upon arrival at the scene, they came across a human head at the gate and when they proceeded to the house, they found the decapitated body of a 41-year old man tied with a rope.

“It was also established that a 32-year old woman and her 10-year old girl were already transported to the hospital after they were also allegedly attacked by the same family member,” Mashaba said.

He said police seized items which included a hammer, spade and knife believed to have been used in the commission of the crime.

“The motive behind the incident is still unknown at this stage, but domestic violence cannot find be ruled out,” Mashaba said.

The incident comes a week after a mother cut off the head of her 18-year old wheelchair-bound son in Leshikishiki village outside Lebowakgomo, Limpopo.

The mother, Stephina Safekwane Chuene (48), is expected to appear again in the Polokwane magistrate court for bail application on Thursday.