Pastor accused of murdering baby allegedly took out policies in her mother’s name
The pastor, accused of murdering a baby and raping her mother, allegedly took out funeral policies in her name two months before.
Pastor Caiphus Mkhawane, along with his wives Tsako Angel Makhubela and Amanda Manono Mnguni, appeared in court in connection with the alleged murder of a four-month-old baby and rape of her mother. The Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court heard that the accused allegedly took out funeral policies in the victim's name two months prior to the infant's death.
Mkhawane and Makhubela face additional charges of human trafficking, premeditated murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. The incident occurred on October 7, 2026, when the accused allegedly took the victim to the Hennops River in Pretoria under the pretense of performing religious rituals to cleanse her of evil spirits and protect her children.
The pastor and his wife allegedly bound and blindfolded the mother, with Mkhawane taking the child away to an adjacent bush. The mother managed to escape and alerted construction workers, who contacted the police. Makhubela was arrested on October 7, 2026, while Mnguni was apprehended later the same day. Mkhawane was taken into custody on October 10, 2026, following police identification by the mother.
The Gauteng provincial government condemned the barbaric act, emphasizing the severe pain and anguish inflicted upon the family and community.
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