Murder suspect in Western Cape found with a knife hidden in his rectum

One of the murder suspects in the Hlompho Mohapi murder, Phumlani  Qusheka (29) appeared in the George District Court this morning on a charge of possession of a dangerous weapon, George Herald reports.

This comes after a large folding knife (17cm long when opened) was found hidden inside his body.

Staff at the George correctional services, where Qusheka is currently in custody, found the knife after it was detected by a metal detector in the facility on 5 May.

The knife, wrapped in plastic, was subsequently removed by the suspect via his anus.

Qusheka did not apply for bail. He will appear in the George Regional Court on 3 June.