A QUARREL between siblings has ended tragically in Thulamahashe kasi near Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.
Now the family of Mncedisi Mbungela (31) is seeking closure following his untimely death.
What happened?
Mncedisi was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, 2 December after he had a quarrel with his sister.
According to the family, the siblings had resolved their issue when Mncedisi left the house.
On Monday, 4 December at around 6pm, herders shockingly stumbled upon his half naked, badly decomposing body hanging from a tree
They then alerted the police.
Upon arrival, the Mhala police found his body dangling from the tree with a cord still around his neck.
It was deep in the bushes on the buffer zone mielie field on the outskirts of the Thulamahashe kasi near Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.
The police activated paramedics who certified him dead on the spot.
Mum left with unanswered questions
His worried mum Thoko Mbungela (54) said Mncedisi was last seen on Saturday, 2 December.
"My Mncedisi had an altercation with his sister. He was happy when I intervened and resolved their quarrels. But I am hurt and disturbed of his untimely death, which has left us with a lot of questions unanswered.
"He was a good boy, respectful and showed no any grumble after resolving the matter on the day or before I left for church. But we strongly believe in and are relying to the police investigations. Their findings will help us find closure as his two cellphones and house keys are still missing," she said.
His death came as a shock
His neighbour Stanley Mpangane also confirmed the siblings had a quarrel on the fateful day.
Worried gogo Grace Mdluli (69) said they received a call from neighbours, saying Mncedisi was no more.
Community development worker Iris Chibi said: "This kasi is under siege with senseless deaths, the youth in particular. We need to stand up and join hands with our community and have a wellness programme so we can protect the innocent lives."
Colonel Donald Mdhluli confirmed that police had opened an inquest docket after a 31-year-old man's body was found hanged in the bushes in the buffer zone outskirts of the Thulamahashe township.
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