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Pastor and two co-accused face mental evaluations in Atteridgeville

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Self-proclaimed pastor Caiphus Mkhwane, Tsako Makhubela and Amanda Mnguni appeared briefly in court on Thursday. They face rape and murder charges linked to attacks on a 43-year-old mother and her four-month-old baby. The case resumes next Friday.

Makhubela will go to Weskoppies Hospital for evaluation. A district surgeon will test Mkhwane and Mnguni. The three appeared in the Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court.

Mkhwane is 36 years old and faces charges of rape and murder. Makhubela is 25 and is accused of killing the baby. Mnguni is 32, is Mkhwane's wife and is accused of fraud.

Police and the prosecution allege that the group first conspired to kill the mother to claim funeral policy benefits. The suspects were arrested about three weeks ago.

Key facts

Who
Caiphus Mkhwane (Self-proclaimed pastor accused of rape and murder); Tsako Makhubela (Accused number one, allegedly killed the baby); Amanda Mnguni (Co-accused wife, accused of fraud)
What
The three accused, who face rape and murder charges linked to attacks on a 43-year-old mother and her four-month-old baby, made a brief court appearance on Thursday. Makhubela will be taken to Weskoppies Hospital for evaluation, while Mkhwane and Mnguni will be tested by a district surgeon. The case resumes next Friday.
When
29 October 2026
Where
Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Hennops River
Status
Reported

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