Following an intensive investigation by Ntuzuma police, a family member has been arrested for the murder of four-year-old Minenhle Sanelisiwe Mhlongo.
It is alleged that on 23 September 2020, Minenhle was left in the care of a relative while her mother went to work. When her mother returned home, she was informed that the little girl went missing and was nowhere to be found. On 24 September 2020, at 06:00, the body of Minenhle was found in the bushes near her home on Mvemvane Road at M Section in KwaMashu. She had sustained stab wounds to her body as well as a head injury.
A case of murder was opened at the Ntuzuma police station for investigation and police worked tirelessly realize justice for the little girl. On the afternoon of 29 September 2020, the investigative team made a break through when they arrested a 15-year-old relative for the murder and recovered a weapon that was used to commit the offence.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court.
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