DA Counciller Charged with Murder of Wife and Kids
Michael Buthelezi, a DA councillor from Kwazulu-Natal, is set to make a court appearance on Wednesday in his pursuit for legal representation.
The councillor stands accused in connection with the tragic deaths of his wife and three children, who lost their lives when their residence was engulfed in flames back in October.
The home of murder accused Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor Michael Buthelezi after a fire ripped through it
Michael Buthelezi had previously appeared in the Bergville Magistrates court in relation to his alleged involvement in the incident.
During that time, he suffered burn injuries and required hospitalization.
The upcoming court appearance will provide Buthelezi with the opportunity to secure legal counsel as the legal proceedings unfold.
NPA Spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said he is facing a raft of charges.
‘’Michael Buthelezi appeared in the Bergville Magistrates court on four counts of murder, one count of arson, one count of malicious injury to property and two counts of defeating the administration of justice.”
Micheal Buthelezi, 46, has been charged for the murder of his wife and three kids.
The DA said the law must take its course and will now refer the matter to the party’s federal legal commission.
The councillor, from the Okhahlamba Local Municipality was arrested in Ladysmith on Monday.
How the murder happened
His wife, their two daughters, and a son died when their house in Bergville caught fire three months ago.
He was the only person to survive the fire and has since been the police’s prime suspect.
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal said it was informed by the Police Provincial Commissioner of the arrest.
“From the party perspective, the province will also be notifying the chairperson of the Federal Legal Commission of his arrest, and that the internal process will now have to be followed by the chairperson of the Federal Legal Commission,” DA provincial leader Francois Rodgers said as quoted by EWN.
Rodgers said the councillor must face the full might of the law should he be found guilty of the heinous crime.
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