Seven suspects were recently arrested by the Katlehong police following an incident of alleged mob justice that led to the death of a 23-year-old man.
The man, believed to be a sangoma, was attacked after he allegedly raped an 18-year-old man, who was reportedly a thasana (sangoma in training).
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“Officers were called to the scene while on patrol in Mavimbela Section, in Katlehong,” said Const Sivenkosi Mtwa, corporate communication official for the Katlehong SAPS.
“When they arrived on the scene they found the alleged rape victim and his alleged attacker, who was brutally assaulted.
“They were both taken to hospital separately, where the alleged attacker was later declared dead.”
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The seven suspects were taken to the Katlehong Police Station where they were held pending their appearance in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, on charges of murder.
“We once again appeal to the community to not take the law into their own hands,” said Mtwa.
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