THIS IS SHOCKING!! ?? THIS ZIMBABWEAN MAN WAS BRUTALLY MURDERED IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE IN MPUMALANGA.??
A family in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, has been left traumatized and devastated after 34-year-old Rodney Mabuza was brutally murdered in front of his wife and child during a late-night home invasion. The incident, which took place in the early hours of the morning, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised growing concerns about violent crime in the area.
According to initial reports, Mabuza was asleep alongside his wife and their young child when four armed men forced their way into the house. The intruders, carrying rifles, moved straight to the couple’s bedroom and pointed their guns at the family.
In a terrifying confrontation, the men demanded that Rodney hand over a firearm. Mabuza reportedly told them he did not own one. Unmoved, the attackers seized the family’s phones and accessed mobile banking apps. They allegedly forced Rodney’s wife to transfer R120 000, money belonging to a stokvel group, directly into the suspects’ accounts.
Once the transfer was completed, the intruders turned their attention back to Rodney. Without warning or mercy, they shot him twice—once in the head and once in the chest—killing him instantly. The attackers then fled the scene, leaving behind a traumatized family and lifelong emotional scars.
Neighbors rushed to the home after hearing gunshots, but it was too late. Paramedics who arrived on the scene confirmed that Rodney had died where he lay. His wife, who witnessed the entire ordeal, is said to be in deep shock, while the broader family is struggling to come to terms with the brutality of the attack.
Community members have described Rodney as a hardworking man devoted to his family. His sudden and violent death has reignited calls for stronger policing and urgent intervention in crime-ridden areas of Mpumalanga.
Local leaders and residents are demanding an intensified police response, including increased patrols and better investigative resources. Many fear that criminal gangs are becoming emboldened, targeting homes and families without hesitation.
The Mpumalanga police have launched a murder and armed robbery investigation. No arrests had been made at the time of writing, but authorities say a dedicated task team has been assigned to track down the suspects. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
As the community rallies around the grieving family, the tragedy highlights the growing danger faced by ordinary households across South Africa. For Rodney’s loved ones, the road to healing will be long, marked by the painful memory of a life taken violently in the very place he should have been safest: his home.
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