Central SA
Police identify bodies found at FS farm─── 10:04 Mon, 09 Aug 2021
Free State police have confirmed the identities of five family members that were killed at Toeskoms farm outside Harrismith on Saturday 7 August 2021.
Free State police spokesperson Motansti Makhele stated that the bodies of 46 year old father, Mgwenika John Twala, 41 year old mother, Sonto Selina Maloka, 20 year old son, Zama Maloka, 17 year old son, Mfanafuthi Justine Maloka and 6 year old daughter, Nompumelelo Emily Maloka were found with multiple stab wounds to their bodies.
He said that police suspect the youngest victim was also strangled.
Makhele added that a post mortem will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
OFM News earlier reported a manhunt was launched by Free State police after they were called to the scene following the discovery of bodies by a traditional healer.
It is alleged he had an appointment with the family on that day.
Police have called on the public to assist them with any information that could lead to arrests.
OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi
