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Mentally disturbed man attacks family, kills minor

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 300 Views |

A family in Mahalapye is reeling from shock and grief after their mentally disturbed family member allegedly went on a violent rampage Sunday early morning, assaulting his relatives and fatally injuring a minor.

According to Mahalapye-Central police station commander, Superintendent Meshack Ranku said the 36-year-old mentally disturbed man allegedly arrived home around 03:00hrs and attacked his family members at their home in Xhosa ward, Mahalapye leaving several injured.

Tragically, Ranku said an 8-year-old girl later that morning succumbed to injuries sustained during the assault.

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