Free State woman arrested for allegedly murdering her two boys

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Free State police have arrested a 38-year-old woman near Phuthaditjhaba in Qwa Qwa for allegedly murdering her two children.

Spokesperson, Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli says the boys, aged 15 and 19, fell ill after consuming a meal that was allegedly prepared by their mother on Thursday.

He says the children were rushed to a hospital but later died.

Kareli says the woman returned home but was later admitted to the hospital with similar symptoms.

He said she was arrested in hospital and was under police guard.

Two cases of murder are being investigated.