Pensioner killed on suspicion of witchcraft

A 70-year-old grandmother from Bizana was stabbed to death this morning today by an unidentified gunman in what police believe to be a witchcraft related incident.

Police say the woman was asleep with her granddaughter at their house in Mbhobheni Loc Isikelo when she was attacked. The attacker had entered the house by forcing the door open before stabbing the woman. She died at the scene.

No arrests were made. - Sapa