Woman Accused of Murdering Her Two Children Appears in Limpopo Court

A 27-year-old South African woman has appeared in court on charges of murdering her two young children after reportedly administering a poisonous substance to them at their family home.

Ntanganedzeni Siphugu made a brief appearance before the Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where she has been charged with two counts of murder following the deaths of her children, aged six and nine.

According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Mashudu Malabi, the alleged incident occurred on June 1, 2026, at Madabani Village in Limpopo. Malabi said prosecutors allege that Siphugu gave the two children a poisonous substance, resulting in both children becoming seriously ill.

The children fell ill the day after the alleged poisoning. One child was rushed to a nearby clinic but was certified dead upon arrival. Family members later returned home from the clinic to find that the second child had also died. The deaths prompted a police investigation, leading to Siphugu's arrest.

She has been charged with two counts of murder. The case was postponed to June 12, 2026, to allow for a formal bail application. Siphugu remains in custody pending the outcome of those proceedings.