In an apparent suicide, a mother and her three children were discovered dead in a rondavel at the Tholeni Administrative Area in Butterworth.
Colonel Priscilla Naidu, a police spokesperson, stated that the horrific finding was discovered by a woman who visited the deceased’s rondavel on Sunday at about 7 a.m.
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“Bongeka Buso, 38, was found hanging from a rope in the rondavel while two other children, Orabile Buso, eight years old, and Oratile Buso, five years old, were found dead on the bed.
“Anathi Buso, about 14 years old, was found lying on the floor next to the bed with a knife in her neck. Bongeka Buso was the mother of all three children.“
Naidu stated that the two younger children were possibly poisoned.
“The motive for the deaths is not known; however, it is suspected that it could be driven by poverty.”
An inquest was held, and three counts of murder were filed.
Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene, the Eastern Cape provincial commissioner, said addressing poverty and promoting mental health could help prevent such deaths.
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“It is a deeply concerning and heartbreaking issue that women facing poverty can be driven to such despair. Socioeconomic challenges can exacerbate their vulnerability to mental health issues.
“Addressing poverty and promoting mental health support are crucial to prevent such tragedies. As we commemorate Women’s Month, I urge women to raise their voices and speak out. It is crucial to address concerns promptly rather than waiting until they become more difficult to resolve,” Mene said.
Anyone with thoughts of suicide can call the SA Depression and Anxiety Group on 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393.
