Kanyamazane police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old schoolgirl.
According to reports, the victim was last seen by her family on the morning of Friday, 14 March 2025, when she left home at approximately 5:45 am to catch a bus to school.
However, later that evening, at around 5:30 pm, police received a report regarding a possible inquest at Extension 16, Kanyamazane.
Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect, who initially presented himself as a concerned citizen. He led authorities to a room where they discovered the lifeless body of the young girl.
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The victim was still dressed in her school uniform and covered with a duvet.
A rope was found tied around her neck, with another section hanging from the ceiling.
The suspect claimed the room belonged to his brother and denied any involvement in the crime. However, as police conducted further investigations, critical evidence emerged linking him to the murder. Based on their findings, officers arrested the man and formally charged him with murder.
He is scheduled to appear in the Kanyamazane District Court on Monday, 17 March 2025.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, strongly condemned the brutal killing of the promising young girl.
He also praised the swift response of law enforcement in ensuring the suspect was swiftly apprehended.
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