• A Middleburg couple was attacked in a park while walking home from a nearby store.
• A man was stabbed to death in front of his wife by armed robbers who stole cash and cellphones.
• Neighborhood residents are still in disbelief over the incident and want something to be done about the parks.

MPUMALANGA – The Middleburg community is still in shock following the assault of a couple at a notorious park.

A man believed to be a school professor, was killed during the attack.

Couple attacked while walking home

The couple were walking in a park on the corner of Oos and Zuid streets when they were attacked.

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The man was stabbed to death in front of his wife when she was spared.

The thieves fled with money and a cell phone phones.

Park safety in the spotlight

Local residents say the park has become a meeting place for loiterers and dangerous elements.

Other thefts have also been reported in the park previously.

It also developed a reputation as an area for excessive public drinking.

The men responsible for the crime are still at large.

Residents react to the tragic news

The tragic murder shocked community members, with some complaining about the state of the area’s parks.

Adri Beukes said:

“We no longer walk to the store in Middelburg. I hope they catch this trash.

Mphoza Nkosi added:

“I am so heartbroken. It’s beyond sad. I’m still in shock. I hope the people who did this are caught before they hurt anyone else. Rest well, colleague. Strength to the wife and the rest of the family.

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Matilda Tilly Msoma said:

“It’s so painful. He was my colleague. It will be a very sad day at school on Monday and learners are writing. Condolences to his family.

Elmarie Rall added:

“Our condolences to the family of the deceased. Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, our parks need to be cleaned and fenced. The river area of ​​the park also needs to be maintained. These reeds and hanging trees are a huge problem.

Mpumalanga man stabs wife and children

In another stabbing incident in the province, In brief News spoke of a Mpumalanga man accused of stabbing his wife to death.

The accused turned himself in to the police after being on the run for more than a week following the death of his wife.

He also stabbed his two children during the attack, prompting South Africans to call for the death penalty.

Source: In Brief News