ANGER in the kasi.
This after residents of Schoemansdal in Mpumalanga allegedly torched down a house belonging to a man who allegedly hacked his baby mama to death last Monday.
Simanga Kamanga's house was burnt down in the early hours of Saturday morning, 24 May. This happened as the family of the victim, Ntombi Maseko (31) were preparing to lay her to rest. The mum of four was buried at Jeppes Reef in Nkomazi on Saturday morning, 24 May.
It's alleged that on Monday, 12 May Kamanga and Maseko had a heated argument over their two kids' Sassa cards. The argument ended with Kamanga allegedly attacking Maseko with an axe. The victim died on the scene and her body was left on the street.
Kamanga fled the scene after the incident. He was arrested on the same night at his house. The Maseko family had earlier told Daily Sun that their daughter and Kamanga had separated for six years, but Kamanga was stalking her.
The accused is said to have forcibly taken the kids into his custody after the court ruled that they should be in the custody of their mum.
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Daily Sun had also learnt that the victim had obtained protection orders against Kamanga. The accused has since appeared in the Tonga Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 20 May, facing a murder charge and he has abandoned his bail. He is expected back in court on 17 June for further investigations.
Provincial police spokeswoman Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane confirmed that Kamanga's house was torched. She said police have since opened an inquiry.
"Police have opened an inquiry to determine whether this is arson or malicious damage to property," said Ndubane.
Mpumalanga Community Safety MEC Jackie Macie has condemned the action taken by the community. He said the community must allow the police to do their job.
"You can't correct a wrong with a wrong. We're calling for calm and peace. Police will ensure that the family gets just since the perpetrator has been arrested. The police have a solid case against the perpetrator and the court must send a strong message that such acts are uncalled for.
"The department will continue to fight GBV and make sure that perpetrators of GBV are placed where they belong," he said.
