Kamogelo Olaitan
A man who allegedly killed his children, by lacing their energy drink with rat poison has died.
He attempted to commit suicide by cutting himself with a broken bottle and a razor soon after allegedly poisoning his children.
Police spokesperson colonel Brenda Muridili confirmed that Veli Ngcongwane died at hospital on Friday. He was under police guard.
Brothers Lehlogonolo, 16, Katleho, 13, and Tebogo, six, died after drinking the poisoned drink two weeks ago. A fourth child, Neo, 11, is still recovering in hospital while the fifth child didn’t take the drink.
According to the brother’s mother, Ntswaki Khoabane, the man allegedly killed the children as he doubted the paternity of one of the boys.
The boys were learners at Ratanda Primary and Khanya Lesedi Secondary Schools in Ratanda.
Ngcongwane faced charges of murder and attempted murder.
