A shocking incident of domestic violence has left a family in grief after Sanele Cele, a 30-year-old man from KwaMachi in Harding, was allegedly murdered by his fiancée, Swazelihle Mshengu. The fatal stabbing reportedly took place after a heated argument between the couple, turning a once-promising union into a heartbreaking tragedy.
## A Shocking Morning Call
Sanele’s family was alerted to the tragedy through a call from their father early in the morning, urging Sanele’s brother, Njabulo, to rush to the hospital. Upon arrival, the grim reality unfolded—Sanele had succumbed to a stab wound, leaving his family devastated and seeking answers.
Njabulo expressed the family’s anguish and their call for justice. “How is she going to face us as a family after what she did to our brother? How can she kill the father of her child, worse in his sleep?” he lamented in an interview with *ZiMoja*.
## Troubled Relationship Dynamics
Sanele’s sister, Sihle, shed light on the troubled nature of the relationship. Despite paying lobola for Swazelihle in March, Sanele’s family observed a change in their dynamics. Sihle described Swazelihle as “manipulative” and unwilling to allow Sanele to maintain close ties with his family. What began as a welcoming relationship with their makoti has ended in unimaginable grief.
The family believes the tragedy was premeditated. Njabulo alleged that Sanele, who was intoxicated at the time of the incident, would never have initiated a fight. “Sanele was drunk, and he never fights when he’s drunk—he just sleeps. This was planned,” Njabulo claimed.
## Police Investigation and Legal Proceedings
KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed the incident. A 24-year-old woman has been charged with murder and is expected to appear in court. The case will be closely monitored as Sanele’s family seeks justice for his untimely death.
## Impact on the Child Left Behind
The tragedy’s ripple effects are most deeply felt by the couple’s child, now left without both parents. The incident has cast a shadow over the child’s future, with Sanele’s family mourning the loss of a brother, son, and father.
## Justice and Healing
As the court proceedings unfold, Sanele’s family hopes to find some semblance of closure. They remain steadfast in their demand for accountability, grappling with the dual burden of loss and betrayal.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences of unresolved conflict and domestic violence. The tragedy has left a community mourning and a family searching for answers in the wake of a love story turned fatal.