Limpopo Policewoman Arrested for Allegedly Killing 6 People Over Insurance Claims

• The South African Police Service arrested a Limpopo SAPS member who allegedly murdered six of her family members
• The officer, who was stationed at the Senwabarwana Police Station, was allegedly looking to cash in on insurance claims under their names
• South Africans were horrified at the allegations, and many likened her to Rosemary Ndlovu, who was convicted of a similar crime

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered police investigations, police shootouts and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.

BOCHUM, LIMPOPO — South Africans were left stunned after a South African Police Service member was arrested for allegedly killing six family members.

Police officer arrested

According to SABC News, the 43-year-old officer is stationed at the Senwabarwana Police Station. She allegedly killed six family members to claim more than R10 million. The police officer was handcuffed while in her uniform and was taken into custody. The lead investigator of the case that resulted in the conviction of murderer Rosemary Ndlovu, another former SAPS member, is also the lead investigator for this case. SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the arrest was made after they received information about the crimes a few months ago.

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South Africans stunned

Netizens on Facebook were stunned, and some compared her to Rosemary Ndlovu.

Sporo Mark Skrrpot said:

"We are busy competing with kingpins."

Phil Seleb said:

"This insurance will finish us."

Peace Kagiso Peace said:

"Too many Rosemary Ndlovus out there."

Godfrey Mbhiza said:

"They must just play Lotto, Betway and Hollywood Bets and stop killing people."

Hugh Bafokeng said:

"It should be illegal to have a life policy against anyone without their knowledge and consent. This and other measures should be put in place to save lives."

Lanserote Arnolds said:

"Rosemary part three."

Sheryllee Van Riet said:

"Only in South Afria do you get people working for the law that are criminals. This does not make sense at all."

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In a related article, Briefly News reported that a nurse was arrested for allegedly killing her domestic worker.

She allegedly wanted to cash out on a R6 million insurance fraud scheme and was arrested at her home in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni.

Source: Briefly News