HEARTBREAKING! Desperate mother kills children before taking her own life Photos: Stock/Canva/GoogleMap
HEARTBREAKING! Desperate mother kills children before taking her own life
This is HEARTBREAKING! A desperate mother killed her three starving children before committing suicide in the Eastern Cape.
HEARTBREAKING! Desperate mother kills children before taking her own life Photos: Stock/Canva/GoogleMap
A desperate mother killed her starving children before committing suicide in the Eastern Cape.
HEARTBREAKING! THE DESPERATE MOTHER KILLED HER STARVING CHILDREN
It is believed a debt collector looking for repayment on a loan from a desperate mother in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, found the bodies of the mother and her three children in their home at 07:00 on Sunday.
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THE MOTHER WAS FOUND HANGING FROM A ROPE
According to a police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, Bongeka Buso (38) was found hanging from a rope in the rondawel while two other children, Orabile Buso (8) and Oratile Buso (5), were found dead on the bed.
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TWO CHILDREN WERE POISONED WHILE THE THIRD WAS STABBED
The third child, 14-year-old Anathi Buso, was found lying on the floor next to the bed with a knife in her neck.
“It is suspected that the two younger children were poisoned. The motive for the deaths is not known. However, it is suspected that it could be driven by poverty.”
A suicide note retrieved by police suggests the mother was overwhelmed by her burdens.
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A SUICIDE NOTE SUGGESTS THAT THE MOTHER WAS OVERWHELMED BY HER BURDENS
“It is a deeply concerning and heartbreaking issue that women facing poverty can be driven to such despair. Socioeconomic challenges can exacerbate their vulnerability to mental health issues.
“Addressing poverty and promoting mental health support is crucial to prevent such tragedies.
“As we commemorate Women’s Month, I urge women to raise their voices and speak out. It is crucial to address concerns promptly rather than waiting until they become more difficult to resolve.”
Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene
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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY BE SUICIDAL?
In South Africa there are 23 suicides a day recorded and 230 serious attempts.
You can call SADAG to talk on behalf of a loved one, colleague, or friend.Trained counsellors are there to help and refer you to local counsellors, facilities and Support Groups.
- 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm)
- 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
- Or SMS 31393.
