South Africa: Six Arrested for Murdering Woman Accused of Witchcraft

Two women and four men, believed to be relatives of the deceased, have been arrested for the attack and murder of 52 year old Catherina Nkovani from Thomo village in Limpopo last month.

Nkovani was murdered after the death of her sister-in-law who passed away after a long illness. After the woman’s funeral community members, including the husband of the deceased, accused Nkovani was bewitching her sister-in-law.

Nkovani was attacked shortly after, only a few metres from the cemetery.

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