Dismissed farmworker commits suicide

OSINDISWENI – A 26 year old man committed suicide by hanging at his home Monday. Members of RUSA were dispatched to an area known as Ethumbela after the man was found hanging from a wire in his room. On arrival, RUSA Paramedics examined the individual who showed no signs of life.

According to neighbours, the deceased was a farm employee who was dismissed from his job last month. The reason for his dismissal was unknown. On Friday, he was drinking heavily and requested to borrow a firearm from residents. He left after he was informed that no one owned a firearm. It is believed that he was battling depression, but this could not be confirmed. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.