
Amanda Manku's father found guilty of murdering her mother and grandmother
The Polokwane High Court has convicted William Manku of shooting his wife and mother-in-law in 2021. His daughter, Amanda Manku, testified against him.
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The Polokwane High Court has convicted William Manku of shooting his wife and mother-in-law in 2021. His daughter, Amanda Manku, testified against him.

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