Suspect accused of raping and killing Soweto girl, 6, expected in court
A suspect arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a six-year-old Soweto girl, is expected to appear in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) revealed that the police ministry will also attend the appearance at the Protea Magistrate’s Court.
The suspect, a Mozambican national allegedly in the country illegally, was arrested after police issued a statement, asking for residents to assist in tracking him down.
It is alleged that the girl had been playing outside with a group of friends when the suspect called her to his house.
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, said the child went to the man’s rented shack where he allegedly raped her and then killed her. He then fled the area.
Police were able to track him down and he was arrested.
Court proceedings are expected to get under way from 9am.
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