EC man in court for killing his mother

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 A man was arrested near Butterworth in the Eastern Cape for allegedly murdering his mother.

Police spokesperson, Captain Jackson Manatha says the 22-year old was arrested by Kei Bridge police.

He says the suspect was allegedly arguing with his niece on Monday, when his mother 67-year old mother intervened.

Mamatha says he allegedly accosted her with a bush knife, and she died on the scene.

He was arrested soon after the attack, and will appear in court on Tuesday.