Zhou Family Demands 4 Cows and R16K Cash After Shocking Deaths of Twins in South Africa

The tragic death of the Zhou twins, Samukelisiwe and Attalia, in South Africa prompted the family to demand that Justin Mahlaba’s family pay 4 cows and R16K for a cleansing ritual for the twins to be buried.

Marital Dispute Turns Deadly

The incident unfolded during a family meeting when Justin Mahlaba, the husband of Samukelisiwe, allegedly shot and killed his wife in front of her relatives. The dispute escalated further as he also shot Attalia, Samukelisiwe’s twin sister, who was present at the gathering.

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Demand for Compensation and Cleansing Ritual

Following the devastating loss, the Zhou family, represented by Justin Mahlaba’s uncle, Richard Mpofu, demanded compensation from Mahlaba’s family. The Zhou family insisted on receiving 4 cows and R16K in cash to cover the costs of a cleansing ritual for the deceased twins before proceeding with their burial. Mpofu explained that arrangements for the ritual had been made by family members in South Africa, who took responsibility for organizing the ceremony and contributed the necessary funds.

Twins’ Brother Narrates the Horrifying Incident

Farai, the brother of the twins, who witnessed the horrifying incident and provided a chilling account. “My sisters were shot dead last week when we were having a family meeting consisting of six people — myself, my two late sisters, my brother-in-law (late), my wife, and my younger brother, Freddy. We started the meeting with a prayer. Everyone narrated their views, and one of the twin sisters, who was married to Mahlaba, expressed her desire to separate due to ongoing abuse. That is when all hell broke loose.”

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Farai continued, recounting the harrowing details of the shootings. “My brother-in-law got angry and took out a gun and shot his wife in our presence. Freddy ran for his life. He then went on to shoot Attalia. He shot his wife once more when she showed signs of life and pointed the gun at my wife. Luckily, the gun malfunctioned, and she was saved by a neighbor who hid her in her house. My brother-in-law then returned to the house but failed to shoot me due to another malfunction. Eventually, he went to the balcony, and a gunshot was heard. He had taken his own life.”