Police in the North West have launched a manhunt after the bodies of a 48-year old woman and her 10-year-old son were discovered at their home in Letlhabile, near Brits on Friday.
A family member of Emily Mashabela and her 10-year-old son Thabiso was called by the neighbours who told him they are observing a lot of flies and a terrible smell coming from the house.
The man then called the police who discovered the two bodies.
“At this stage, the police cannot confirm the cause or the motive of the killings. Investigations into the matter are underway. The police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation, to contact the investigating officer, captain Tokkie Du Plessis, on 082 575 8228 or call the South African Police Service (SAPS) crime stop number on 08600 10111,” says Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Funani, Police Spokesperson.
