By Gwurld4026 
Grief and Guilt: Man Breaks Down After Family Murder Conviction
In a tragic incident on December 25, 2021, in Jimmy Jones Village near Malamulele, Limpopo, South Africa, 53-year-old nurse Azwidohwi Enoch Ndou fatally shot seven of his family members. The victims included three adults and four children, aged between one and twelve years old. The motive behind the killings is believed to be a dispute over family inheritance and control of the family home.
Following his arrest, Ndou’s legal proceedings experienced multiple delays due to questions about his mental fitness to stand trial. Despite his defense team’s claims of mental illness, three psychiatric evaluations concluded that he was fit for trial.
In February 2024, the High Court in Thohoyandou ruled that Ndou was criminally liable and ordered the continuation of his trial.
On Friday, February 14, 2025, the High Court in Thohoyandou found Ndou guilty of the murders. Upon hearing the verdict, Ndou broke down in tears, displaying a rare moment of emotion during the trial. The sentencing phase is scheduled to commence in the coming weeks, where Ndou faces the possibility of life imprisonment for each count of murder.