By Thokozani Mazibuko
Early in the morning on October 20, 2024, a 35-year-old man from Msunduza was brutally stabbed to death in what the REPS has described as a targeted attack.
According to the Chief Police Information and Communication Officer, Senior Superintendent, Phindile Vilakati, the victim was found with a single stab wound to the neck inflicted by a known assailant wielding a Rambo knife.
Despite the prompt intervention of emergency services and the Royal Eswatini Police Services, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The REPS have arrested a 24-year-old man from Gobholo in connection with the incident, and he is currently facing serious charges.
Police are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the altercation that led to this tragic loss of life. The local community is in shock, seeking answers and justice as they mourn the victim.
“We are deeply saddened by this act of violence,” said a resident speaking to this Publication on Monday.
“It is crucial for our community to come together during this difficult time and ensure that such incidents do not happen again.”
Just days earlier, the REPS reported that on October 20, 2024, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident near Highlands Inn along the MR1 public road.
The 36-year-old man from Ndlembeni suffered a fractured thigh and severe head injuries when an unidentified vehicle collided with him at approximately 3:15 am.
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Eyewitnesses report that the driver did not stop to render aid and fled the scene.
Emergency services rushed the victim to Pigg’s Peak Government Hospital; however, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Police are actively searching for the driver of the vehicle and urging anyone with information to come forward.
The local community is demanding justice for the victims and increased measures to ensure pedestrian safety, particularly in notoriously dangerous areas.
