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.

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Young girls and women who would like to get involved in agriculture need to broaden their scope or vision. This, as agriculture is so much more than what they may think it is. This is the advice that Dr Patricia Froneman, State Veterinarian in Frankfort in the Free State, have for women on Women’s Day. She says that there are many paths within agriculture from where a career can sprout from. Froneman says agriculture will also always be seen as one of the most important sectors, as it is a sector that feeds the world.

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