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🚨 In a chilling and heartbreaking incident that has left the community of Mosiane View, Mahikeng, reeling, a 48-year-old mother was brutally killed by her own 25-year-old son in a shocking act of violence captured on social media. 💔 The disturbing videos, circulating widely, show the young man repeatedly striking his mother with a shovel in a senseless and gruesome attack that unfolded on Saturday. According to North West police spokesperson Sam Tselenyane, the tragedy took an even darker turn when a neighbor, attempting to intervene, allegedly shot and killed the son. 😢 The motive behind this horrific act remains unclear, but authorities suspect that drug addiction may have played a role in driving the young man to such an unthinkable act. Provincial police have condemned this “sadistic, gruesome, and senseless” killing, with Tselenyane highlighting the broader societal issues at play, stating, “The sadistic, gruesome and senseless death of a mother at the hands of her son is symptomatic of the scourge of satanic ritual practices or drug addiction to which most young people are exposed to and which, unfortunately, are often ignored by parents and a nonchalant, apathetic society.” This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the devastating toll that addiction and untreated mental health issues can take on families and communities. 💉😞 As we reflect on this devastating loss, let’s spark a conversation about the urgent need to address drug addiction, mental health, and societal apathy. How can we come together to prevent such tragedies? Share your thoughts, raise awareness, and let’s work toward a safer, more compassionate future. 🕊️