Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

TSEKI - A mother is in hospital as her boys aged 15 and 19 lost their lives.

On Thursday 1 June 2023, the two boys arrived home from school and ate food allegedly cooked by their mother. The two started feeling sick and were taken to a local hospital in a private vehicle. Upon arrival they were taken to an emergency room but lost their lives.

The 38-year-old mother went home and shortly after her arrival, she was also rushed to the hospital with the same symptoms.  Two cases of murder were opened and the mother was placed under arrest while still in hospital.

Investigations were launched and are continuing.
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Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli
082 527 6634

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