South Africa-Police in Vredefort have arrested a 32-year-old man after he allegedly killed his father over an argument over a cigarette.
The man allegedly killed his 61-year-old father following an alleged assault.
In a statement, the South African Police Service said that on Sunday, 2 August 2026, at approximately 16:10, Vredefort police responded to a complaint of an alleged assault at a residence in the Mapetla Section of Mokwallo.
Upon arrival, officers found the 61-year-old victim, identified as Mr Ndode Lenong, lying on a bed with head injuries and a swollen face. Police were informed that he had allegedly been assaulted by his son using an unknown object.
The victim was transported to Parys Hospital before being transferred to a hospital in Bloemfontein for further medical treatment. On Monday, 3 August 2026, at about 09:10, he succumbed to his injuries.
It is alleged that the deceased and his son had argued over a cigarette prior to the assault.
He was arrested at his residence on a charge of murder.
He is expected to appear in the Vredefort Magistrate’s Court soon.
