Just in: Two young children were allegedly killed by their mother

Two young children were allegedly killed by their mother at their home in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

The children’s father raised the alarm after being contacted, prompting a relative to check on the house and alert authorities

The 25-year-old suspect was later located in Madadeni and has been arrested as police continue their investigation

According to Newcastle SAPS, the children were found unresponsive in their home in Kwa Mathukuza, with deep cut wounds on their throats, on Thursday afternoon.

Police also discovered two knives, which are believed to be the murder weapon, under the bed.