In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old man, Tsepo Dlamini, was arrested for allegedly m_rdering his father in their Kamhlushwa home.
When authorities came to take him to court, they found that he had smeared himself with his own feces in an apparent attempt to avoid appearing.
The court hearing was postponed, and Dlamini is now expected to appear in person on Tuesday.
According to Captain Magonseni Nkosi of the South African Police Service, the incident occurred after an argument between Dlamini and his father.
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Although they initially resolved their differences, Dlamini later attacked his father with a knife when he returned from church.
The father tried to escape but tripped and fell near the house. Community members apprehended Dlamini and called the police.
Tragically, the father was pronounced de@d at the scene. Dlamini also allegedly !njured himself in the process. This disturbing case has left the community in shock.