Counsel representing SANDF reservist Lwanda Zungu,who allegedly shot and killed his wife said his client was protecting himself.
Lungisani Xaba who is charged with the alleged murder of his 70-year-old mother Greta Xaba allegedly assaulted his mother with a wooden plank with nails in it.
Residents from the rural community of Mistake Farm, in Umzinto on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast resorted to staying at home as they feared for their lives due to heightened tensions in the area.
Former Fees Must Fall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile said there have been two incidents where he was threatened by people.
Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele said KwaMashu police were investigating an inquest docket
