Farmer held for murder
2003-05-05 09:45
Balfour - A Balfour farmer was arrested on charges of killing a neighbour's relative and leaving two others injured when he shot at them on Sunday afternoon, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.
Captain Nomazwi Nkombisa said Godukile Madyo, 50, died instantly while Mlamli Mzizi, 43, and Siphiwo Nqadini, 45, were taken to Victoria Hospital in Alice, Eastern Cape. The three are Luvuyo Mavuso's relatives, a farmer in the Mankazana area in Balfour.
The suspect, 63, was expected to appear in court soon.
The suspect allegedly opened fire on Mavuso and his passengers because he thought they wanted to attack him, Nkombisa said.
She said the suspect's suspicion stemmed from a feud and a criminal case against each other over farm boundaries.
The shooting took place at the Mankazana area about 17:00 when the suspect noticed that Mavuso and his passengers were following him. One passenger and Mavuso escaped unhurt, she said.
- SAPA