The police from Tshamutumbu are investigating an arson case, following the death of three people, including a minor.

The spokesperson of the police at Tshamutumbu, Const Peggy Ramavhunga, confirmed that Shaina Nenzhelele (23) and her son, Maano Nefolovhondwe (4), were found dead in a hut that had burnt down on Sunday evening at Muswodi Tshisimani. “We received a call on Sunday evening from members of the community, who informed us that a hut was burning. When we arrived there, the hut had burnt down and a mother and son had been burnt to death inside."

She added that a third person, who managed to escape from the fire with serious burn wounds, was taken to a local clinic at Folovhodwe. “He was immediately transferred to Musina Hospital where he was admitted, but he passed away the next day," she added. The third victim was later identified as the 24-year-old Mr Gideon Chauke.

Ramavhunga said that the cause of the fire was not known, but a case of arson was being investigated.

At the time of press, no funeral arrangements were available.