A man has been beaten to death in Mkawera Village, under Senior Chief Chidothe in Thyolo, after being suspected of stealing a goat last night.

According to Group Village Head Mkawera, the incident occurred around 11 PM when the deceased, identified only as Mame, and another individual allegedly broke into a woman’s kraal and stole a goat.

Upon hearing the commotion, villagers mobilized and apprehended Mame before beating him to death. Meanwhile, his accomplice reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind the stolen goat, which was later found in Thuthu Village with another person who abandoned it after being confronted.

Authorities are yet to comment on the matter, but investigations are expected to follow.