Wife on murder rap after husband’s body found

The Mpumalanga police commissioner has urged couples and relatives to seek help to resolve domestic disputes, instead of resorting to violence.

The call comes after Carolina resident Anna Mayibila, 36, was arrested for allegedly killing her partner, Petrus Msibi, and hiding his body under a bed.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said Msibi was last seen alive in November and that his family reported him missing. “Saps (SA Police Service) in Carolina took over the investigation and were informed that Msibi and Mayibila were always seen together.

“Against that backdrop, the police investigation commenced at Mayibila’s place of residence.

“On January 4, police arrived at Mayibila’s place in Silobela township, near Carolina, and were confronted by a foul smell.

“When questioned, Mayibila indicated that the smell was from a drainage system. Police probed further and uncovered Msibi’s body stashed underneath her bed.

“When asked by police how the victim died, she told them they had an argument and she pushed him, resulting in his death,” said Hlathi.

Mayibila was immediately arrested and appeared in the Carolina Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a murder charge.

The case was postponed to

Wednesday for a bail application by Mayibila.

Mpumalanga police commissioner Lieutenant-General Mondli Zuma advised people to resolve conflicts in a civil manner rather than through violence.

“There are churches, faithbased organisations, traditional leaders and social workers who are always ready to assist people who are faced with challenging situations,” Zuma said. – News24 Wire