Three Brothers Arrested and Arraigned Over The Killing Of Their Mother's Lover

Three brothers have appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in Eswatini after being charged with the alleged murder of their mother's boyfriend.

The accused, Mlondi Mbuli (25), Sakhelwe Mbuli (18), and Lindani Mdziniso (23), all from the Hholoshini area in the Hhohho Region, are accused of fatally attacking Njabulo Ngwenya on June 28, 2026.

According to police, the brothers allegedly assaulted Ngwenya using bricks, stones, sticks, as well as punches and kicks, inflicting multiple injuries across his body. Investigators claim the attack was motivated by the brothers' belief that Ngwenya was involved in a relationship with their biological mother.

Court records state that the incident was reported by Sibongile Motsa, who told police she discovered her son, Ngwenya, lying dead inside her sister's house at about 1 a.m. on June 28.

The case was heard before Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati during the trio's initial court appearance. They were remanded in custody until July 10, 2026, when the matter is expected to be transferred to the High Court for further proceedings.