Nontobeko Cele’s family has made a chilling revelation that this was not the first time that Sibusiso Lawrence has tried to kill his wife.
History of Domestic Violence Revealed by Family
According to family members, this was not the first time Lawrence had tried to harm his girlfriend. Earlier this year, he reportedly attempted to take her life.
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Lawrence, whose confession shocked the nation, was later found hanging from a tree. His body was discovered on Wednesday, just a day after the murder of his 25-year-old girlfriend. The police confirmed that the woman’s body was found in Umzinto with multiple stab wounds.
Family Speaks Out
Family members described Lawrence as a seemingly quiet and reserved person who bottled his emotions. However, they revealed a darker side, labelling him as abusive. His father expressed heartbreak following the incident. He confirmed that lobola had been paid, making the victim Lawrence’s customary wife.
“When they started fighting, he asked us to speak to her family. Eventually, she decided to leave him, and they had ongoing issues after that. He later confessed that the child she had was not his.”