Mpumalanga man set to apply for bail after allegedly murdering three family members

The 41-year-old man who allegedly murdered three family members at Mzinoni in Bethal Mpumalanga is expected to apply for bail on Friday in the local Magistrate’s Court.

Mthunzi Nkabinde allegedly shot to death his father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law after an argument with his wife.

#sapsMP Gunman, aged 42, allegedly shot 4 family members during an apparent domestic dispute on 09/04 at Kanana in Mzinoni at about 15h00. The man was charged with three counts of murder as well as an additional charge of attempted murder. MEhttps://t.co/ewd73kYftE pic.twitter.com/Ee6CDKaSmn

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It is alleged that Nkabinde also assaulted his wife before shooting her.

She was admitted to hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds.

The victims were laid to rest last week.

The suspect is known for harassing family

Nkabinde’s mother-in-law Duduzile Phakathi says the suspect has a reputation for harassing the family.

Another family member, Fani Phakathi says this was not the first time the suspect assaulted and pointed a firearm at his wife.

Phakathi says, “I knew it was coming and I told everyone in the family. He is going to finish the whole family because it is his intention. He once pointed at his wife with a firearm. The state only warned him. The state failed us. I saw that it was coming.”

-Additional reporting by Mthobisi Mkhaliphi