The dramatic murder case involving Siyabonga Ndimande and his brother, accused of brutally killing two members of a family in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, has taken a new turn after the younger sibling was returned to the holding cells, leaving Siyabonga alone in the dock. The case, which has gripped the local community with shock and outrage, resumed this week under heavy police presence and heightened media attention.
According to reports by Sunday World, Siyabonga Ndimande, who now faces the court proceedings alone, is accused of fatally attacking two members of the same family and injuring others in what investigators described as a violent and senseless act. The incident, which occurred earlier this year, left the quiet town of Ngcobo reeling from grief and fear as details of the alleged crime began to emerge.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, tensions ran high in the courtroom as relatives of the victims filled the public gallery. Emotions were visible as Siyabonga appeared in the dock without his brother, who was unexpectedly escorted back to the holding cells before the hearing resumed. Court officials did not immediately explain why the brother was removed, but insiders say it may be related to procedural or administrative issues in his case.
Sources close to the investigation claim the Ndimande brothers allegedly stormed the family’s home in Ngcobo following a heated dispute that escalated into violence. Two family members, reportedly a father and his teenage daughter, were killed instantly, while others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Police later launched a manhunt that resulted in the brothers’ arrest within days.
The prosecutor outlined chilling details of the incident, noting that the crime scene bore evidence of extreme violence. The state alleges that Siyabonga and his brother acted with intent to kill, describing the murders as “deliberate and brutal.” The defense, however, has maintained that the accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty, insisting that the case against them is built on circumstantial evidence.
As the case continues, community members have demanded justice for the victims, calling on the court to ensure that the accused face the full might of the law. The Ngcobo municipality has since pledged psychological support to the surviving family members who continue to struggle with the trauma of the attack.
The case has been postponed to a later date for further investigation and legal consultation. With his brother now back in custody, Siyabonga Ndimande remains alone in the dock a stark reminder of a family torn apart by violence and a community still waiting for closure.
