A 21-year-old mentally challenged man has been arrested after beating his mother to death with a log in Masimini in Inyathi, Matabeleland North. The community is struggling to comprehend the events of 3 November, where a domestic dispute culminated in an alleged fatal assault.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the distressing details, stating that a 21-year-old man, Mpunzi Nhlalo, has been taken into custody in connection with the death of his mother, Gugulethu Ndlovu, aged 40.
Commissioner Nyathi provided the official account, noting,
“Police in Inyathi arrested a mental patient, Mpunzi Nhlalo, in connection with a case of murder which occurred on 03/11/25 at Masimini Village 1, Kenilworth.”
The police report suggests that a simple disagreement escalated into an uncontrollable fury.
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“The suspect allegedly assaulted his mother, Gugulethu Ndlovu, to death with a log several times all over the body after a misunderstanding,” Commissioner Nyathi stated.
The weapon, a simple log, became an instrument of unimaginable violence, leaving the community reeling.
Mentally Challenged Man Arrested For Beating Mother To Death
Neighbours who witnessed the aftermath described a scene of utter horror. It is understood that alarmed residents heard distressing cries emanating from the Ndlovu homestead, but their intervention came too late. One local source, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted the tragic discovery.
“We heard screams, but by the time we rushed to the homestead, it was too late. Gugulethu’s lifeless body reportedly lay near the doorstep, bearing deep bruises and injuries consistent with a severe beating,” the source revealed.
The brutal nature of the attack has left an indelible mark on this tight-knit community.
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In the wake of the tragedy, conversations have inevitably turned to the suspect’s known history of mental illness. A neighbour, visibly shaken, expressed the collective disbelief, saying,
“It is heartbreaking. We never thought he could do this. She loved him. She was always trying to help him.”
This sentiment echoes throughout the village, painting a picture of a caring mother dedicated to her son’s well-being, making the outcome all the more difficult to accept.
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