A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting twice to strangle his 59-year-old grandmother in Borwa, near Tweespruit.
The incident occurred on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at approximately 20:00. The victim stated she was preparing to sleep when she was woken by someone placing a pillow over her face in an attempt to suffocate her. She fought back and discovered the attacker was her grandson. He allegedly attempted a second time to smother her with the pillow, but she managed to overpower him again.
The victim further alleged that the suspect claimed he was acting on instructions from a group known as “BTK” (Born to Kill) and that he had to kill a family member to gain rank and recognition.
She escaped to neighbours for help and reported the matter to police on Wednesday, 22 April. The suspect was arrested following the report.
The accused appeared briefly in the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 24 April 2026, on a charge of attempted murder. The case was postponed to Tuesday, 28 April 2026, for a formal bail application and legal aid arrangements at the Tweespruit Magistrate’s Court.