In a heart-wrenching incident in Qulashe, near Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a woman and her four-month-old grandchild were brutally murdered. The tragic event unfolded amid accusations of witchcraft against the woman.
According to local reports, the woman was sitting with her grandchild when the assailants approached. Shockingly, they shot both the woman and the infant.
As the attackers continued their assault inside the house, the woman’s husband arrived home. Upon attempting to understand what was happening, he too was fatally shot by the intruders.
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The critically injured woman and her grandchild were rushed to the hospital but were pronounced dead upon arrival.
This devastating occurrence has left the Qulashe community in mourning and shock. The KwaZulu-Natal police have launched an investigation into the murders, seeking to bring those responsible to justice.
Community leaders and residents have condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for unity and rejecting superstitious beliefs that often lead to such tragic outcomes.
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Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of witchcraft accusations leading to violence in some rural areas. It calls for increased awareness and education to prevent such senseless tragedies in the future.
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