By Katlego Sekhu
Police in Mthatha have arrested a 22-year-old male in connection to the murder of an 11-year-old girl.
The 11-year-old girl was found dead in her home outside Mthatha on 20 July 2022.
It is alleged that the deceased child was at home getting ready for school while her mother had already left for work.
The child’s mother said she received a call from her daughter informing her that someone was trying to forcefully enter their home.
She then phoned her neighbour who is also a relative to go and check on her daughter.
A known male was seen leaving the house. The suspect was questioned and he alleged that he was looking for the victim’s mother.
The neighbour went into the house to check on the girl and found the girl with a stab wound in the upper body.
Police were alerted and the suspect was arrested.
The suspect, who is also related to the deceased, was severely assaulted by the community.
A case of murder and rape is under investigation and the suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
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