Teenage murder accused found dead in police cells

PIENAAR – Nomthandazo Mbatha was a grade 12 learner at Ncakini Secondary School.

Following her death and the discovery of her body in a shallow grave, a fellow pupil was arrested.

In more shocking news, the 17-year-old accused was found hanging in the Pienaar Police Station holding cells on Saturday morning, according to Col Mtsholi Bhembe.

“The discovery was made during a routine cell search by members of the police just before 06:00 yesterday morning,” said Bhembe.

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He could not comment on whether the accused was alone in the holding cells or whether there were other detainees who may have witnessed the apparent suicide.

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