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A tragic incident has unfolded in Kanyamazane, where law enforcement officials have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl.
Authorities reported that the victim was last seen by her family at approximately 05:45 on Friday, March 14, 2025, as she departed for school to catch a bus.
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The police received an inquest report regarding Extension 16 in Kanyamazane on the evening of Saturday, March 15, 2025, around 17:30.
Police Investigation
Upon their arrival, officers encountered the suspect, who pretended to be a concerned bystander.
He directed the police to a room where they discovered the young girl’s body.
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In a distressing find, the victim was still wearing her school uniform and had a rope around her neck, with another hanging from the ceiling.
The suspect maintained that the room was his brother’s and asserted he had no knowledge of the girl’s death.
Nevertheless, based on the evidence gathered, police believe the man may be linked to the murder.
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Suspect Set To Appear In Court Amid Ongoing Investigation
The suspect faces murder charges and is scheduled to appear in Kanyamazane District Court on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Investigators are actively examining the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death.
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Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, condemned the heinous act perpetrated against the young girl.
He commended the police for their prompt actions in apprehending the suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to unveil all the facts related to this tragic occurrence.
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