Molaole Montsho/African News Agency (ANA)
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Brits in North West on Monday in connection with the murder of his two sons.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said Fistos Khumalo was arrested on Monday after it emerged that he had allegedly poisoned his sons aged 11 and 12.
Khumalo had reported to the police on Friday that his sons died after drinking rat poison. They were found dead at a plot in the vicinity of Assen, near Brits, and an inquest docket was opened.
Brigadier Mokgwabone says during the investigation it came out that the father seemingly poisoned the children.
He was subsequently charged with two counts of murder.
The motive is unknown at this stage and investigation into the matter continues.
The suspect appeared in Brits Magistrate's Court on Tuesday where the case was postponed to the 2nd of June.
The father remains in custody and will apply for bail during his next appearance.
-African News Agency
