FATHER, SON CONSUME POISONOUS SUBSTANCE, DIE

MANZINI - In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 31-year-old man and his seven-year-old son tragically lost their lives after consuming a poisonous substance.
Ayanda Dlamini from Pigg’s Peak and his son, Gift, were both rushed to hospital but tragically passed away shortly after their arrival. The incident occurred on Friday morning at a Gule homestead at Madonsa, where Dlamini was residing after being granted permission by the Gule family to stay there and manage the homestead in their absence.
According to reports, Dlamini had been living at the Gule homestead since 2018, overseeing the property while the family’s son was studying in Russia. He was permitted to bring his son to stay with him last year. The reasons behind what appears to be the tragic act remain shrouded in mystery, leaving the Gule family contending with unanswered questions remain unknown for now. On the fateful day, Gule recounted Dlamini screaming outside under a tree around 10am.

Crying

Rushing out, he found Dlamini kneeling on the ground, crying for help.  In front of him was a bowl of noodles, into which he is believed to have poured the poisonous substance before consuming them. Gule initially thought Dlamini was having a stroke and reached for his phone only to find that he had already opened his emergency contacts on his cellphone. At this critical moment, a neighbour, alerted to the commotion, arrived and was asked to fetch a vehicle from his mother’s house for transportation to the hospital.
Barely seconds later, one of the people at the homestead approached, carrying the seven-year-old boy, who was reportedly weak and crying for help. Both Dlamini and Gift were rushed to the hospital but were pronounced dead upon arrival.

Gule confirmed that the police had been informed of the situation. As Gule reflected on the events leading to this tragic incident, he mentioned that Gift was playing with a phone when his father called him outside for a meal. Dlamini had allegedly fed his son the poisoned noodles, and only a short while later, Gift returned to the house asking for another bowl, stating that the first one contained a whitish substance.

Confusion

It was then that both father and son began to complain of severe pains, and the bowl was left discarded under the tree. Gule articulated his confusion about Dlamini’s mental state, noting that they did not suspect that he was having any problems. “About two weeks before his death, his car mysteriously moved suddenly while he was standing in front of it, crashing into a wall and was damaged on the bumper. “We assumed he was stressed about that incident, but he never exhibited any signs of distress. He was a naturally reserved person, speaking mostly when in the company of his friends. We really don’t know what happened.”

Gule also remarked on the lack of transparency regarding Dlamini’s relationship with the boy’s mother, as he had only come to stay with them last year and had not spoken about her. He reminisced about the days leading up to the tragedy, asserting that everything seemed normal. “We were all together, watching football before this horrific event unfolded,” he said, still grappling with the surreal reality of the situation. Deputy Chief Police Information and Communications Officer Assistant Superintendent Nosipho Mnguni confirmed a report of a man who died after ingesting on a poisonous substance at Madonsa on Friday. Mnguni mentioned that the man’s son also died after reportedly consuming the same substance.

As a Clinical Psychologist, Sanele Dlamini emphasised at the tragic event involving Dlamini and his seven-year-old son, Gift, stating that it is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a nuanced understanding. “While it’s premature to render a definitive diagnosis or motivation for Dlamini’s actions, several psychological factors can be explored to provide insight into this devastating incident. “Firstly, it’s essential to recognise that Dlamini’s actions may have been a coping mechanism or a desperate attempt to escape emotional pain, rather than a premeditated act,” he said. He stated that individuals experiencing emotional turmoil may use denial, dissociation, or rationalisation as a means of avoiding emotional pain or anxiety.

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