Man arrested after the brutal murder of girl (13)

South African Police Service

Man arrested after the brutal murder of girl (13)
Man arrested after the brutal murder of girl (13)

The South African Police Service in Sekgosese outside Giyani in the Mopani District have arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with the alleged brutal murder of a 13-year-old girl, Lerato Ramatsela on the night of 10 February 2021 at Thabanaswana village.

This comes after neighbours reportedly discovered her body in the nearby bushes with her hands tied. The Police were immediately summoned to scene and upon arrival, they commenced with initial investigations and manhunt for the suspect.

The suspect, who is staying in the area, was immediately arrested at his home. It is believed that the young girl was tied and strangled to death. The motive behind this incident is not clear at this stage but the ongoing Police investigations will tell.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has condemned the incident and praised the Detectives for arresting the suspect within a short space of time.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Tiyani Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 12 February 2021.

The Police investigations are still underway.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service