Alleged grenade thrower hands himself in

The grenade lever from one of two M26 hand grenades thrown at a young mother in eManzimtoti was found at the scene of the explosion " in her kitchen.

The grenade lever from one of two M26 hand grenades thrown at a young mother in eManzimtoti was found at the scene of the explosion " in her kitchen.

Published Sep 3, 2015

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The former Air Force Colonel and MK veteran who allegedly threw two hand grenades at a woman on Sunday, killing her, has been arrested.

Police spokesman Thulani Zwane said on Thursday that the 44-year-old man would appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

He is facing murder, attempted murder and possession of explosives charges.

The suspect handed himself over to eManzimtoti police on Wednesday.

The victim was Lesego Mohoasa, 33, an air force clerk for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) at the Bluff Military Base. Her two sons, aged 7 and 8, were found by neighbours in the bedroom of the eManzimtoti home where the explosion happened in the early hours. They were hiding under a blanket.

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