Three brothers have been arraigned before a court in Eswatini over an alleged Eswatini murder case involving the death of their mother’s boyfriend, who investigators say was fatally attacked following allegations that he was romantically involved with their mother.
The accused, identified as Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23, appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in connection with the incident, which allegedly occurred on June 28, 2026, in Hholoshini, Hhohho Region. Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati ordered that the three defendants remain in custody until July 10, 2026, while prosecutors complete arrangements to transfer the Eswatini murder case to the High Court, where murder trials are ordinarily heard.
According to investigators, the suspects allegedly attacked the deceased, Njabulo Ngwenya, using bricks, stones, sticks, punches and repeated kicks. Authorities said the injuries sustained during the assault proved fatal. Police believe the attack followed accusations that Ngwenya was involved in a romantic relationship with the brothers’ biological mother.
Court documents indicate that the incident was reported after Sibongile Motsa found her son’s body inside her sister’s house at about 1 a.m. on June 28.
She subsequently alerted the Royal Eswatini Police Service, which launched an investigation that led to the arrest of the three suspects. Following their initial court appearance, the accused were remanded in custody pending further proceedings and the formal transfer of the Eswatini murder case to the High Court.
Law enforcement authorities have not released further information beyond the facts presented during the initial court hearing. The case has attracted widespread public attention across Eswatini as investigations continue.
Formerly known as Swaziland, Eswatini officially adopted its current name in 2018 following a decision by King Mswati III. The southern African country is bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, and under its judicial system, serious offences such as murder are generally transferred from the Magistrates Court to the High Court after preliminary proceedings.
The Eswatini murder case remains before the courts, with the next hearing scheduled as prosecutors prepare for the High Court process.
