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Kwa-Thema teenager (16) dies in hospital after stabbing

Kwa-Thema police are investigating a case of murder.

Kwa-Thema – Kwa-Thema police are investigating the murder of a 16-year-old boy who died after being stabbed on September 7.

Ekurhuleni SAPS district spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela confirmed the incident.

“A case of murder was opened at Kwa-Thema Police Station, following an incident in which a 16-year-old boy was stabbed.

“He was rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

“Teenage boys were brought in for assessment and subsequently appeared in court on September 9,” she explained.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.


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