This follows his arrest last night.

Police Spokesperson Phumelelo Dlamini tells OFM News the accused is facing charges of murder and attempted murder.

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OFM News previously reported that the accused allegedly killed his mother.

It is reported that his father walked in while disposing of the deceased’s remains.

His father reportedly confronted him, after which the accused supposedly stabbed him with a knife in the chest.

The father has since been admitted to the Pelonomi Hospital with serious injuries.

OFM News/Mpho Mohapi