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A widow preparing her husband's funeral was killed by robbers.

Auteur: afrimag

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Une veuve préparant les funérailles de son mari t.uée par des braqueurs

A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Thabisa Mnqwazana, a 46-year-old woman, was killed during a robbery at her home, just as she was preparing to bury her husband.

According to initial reports, the tragedy occurred in Egcuwe, where three armed individuals reportedly broke into the family home. The assailants allegedly overpowered the occupants by tying them up before taking the victim to a secluded room.

That's when the situation took a horrific turn. After stealing money and bank cards, the suspects allegedly opened fire on Thabisa Mnqwazana, killing him. They then fled, leaving behind a grieving family in a state of profound shock.

At this stage, no arrests have been reported, and authorities are continuing their investigations to find the perpetrators of this act described as "senseless violence".

On social media, emotions are running high. A relative of the victim expressed their grief in a poignant message, highlighting the magnitude of this double tragedy: a family already in mourning, now forced to organize another funeral.

This tragedy highlights once again the concerns related to insecurity and criminal violence in South Africa, where home invasions continue to claim victims.

An investigation is underway.

Auteur: afrimag
Publié le: Jeudi 09 Avril 2026

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