Beaten to death with a hoe

Man arrested for mum's murder hours after being released from custody
A Maitengwe mother is dead and her suspected killer, her 39-year-old son, currently recovering in hospital after overdosing on pills.

Mooketsi Bapindi is accused of smashing 59-year-old Maina Bapindi in the back of the head with a hoe whilst she watered the garden at the family's home on Sunday night.

Earlier that day, the Mazowa ward resident was released from police cells, having spent the night in custody for insulting his mother and sister.

Upon his release, he is said to have gone on a drinking spree before re...