Limpopo brothers arrested for allegedly killing their father
Officers discovered the 55-year-old man severely assaulted and unable to speak, according to police.
Also in Limpopo, a pastor is expected to appear in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court for the rape of a 14-year-old child at church.
Limpopo police have arrested two brothers for the murder of their 55-year-old father in Ga-Mothapo village, Tjatjaneng, over the weekend.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, said police responded to a domestic violence complaint just after 11:00 on Saturday.
'Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the 55-year-old victim who had been severely assaulted and was unable to speak.
'Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had been assaulted by his two sons following an argument,' Ledwaba added.
The man was certified dead on arrival at the hospital and the sons, aged 29 and 32, fled the scene immediately after the incident.
'Police launched an intensive manhunt and successfully arrested both suspects at a hideout in a nearby village during the early hours of Sunday morning,' Ledwaba said.
They are expected to appear in the Mankweng Magistrate's Court on Monday, 21 July.
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In an unrelated incident, a 40-year-old pastor has been arrested for the rape of a 14-year-old girl at church in Sibasa, Limpopo.
Police said the incident occurred on 9 July 2025, when the pastor allegedly called the girl to the church.
'Upon her arrival, the victim found the pastor alone in the church office. It is alleged that the suspect locked the door and forced the victim to perform sexual acts before repeatedly raping her.
'The suspect then allegedly instructed the victim to remain silent about the incident,' Ledwaba said.
According to the police, the victim 'courageously' disclosed the ordeal to her family on Saturday, and the family notified the police.
The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating the case.
Police said the pastor was arrested on Sunday and would appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe said: 'We encourage parents and guardians to maintain open communication with their children and to report any suspicious behaviour immediately.'
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