A murder accused in Tsakani, Brakpan allegedly confessed to killing her nephew and hiring someone to dig a hole for a water tank where she later buried him.

Andile Aalivirah Mthembu allegedly made the confession in front of magistrate Nico Venter in his chambers during her bail application at the Tsakani Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

It is alleged Mthembu assaulted Neo Mahlangu (16) with a stick for stealing her money. When she realised he was dead, she hired people to dig a hole, claiming it was for a water tank. She is alleged to have later buried the teenager in the hole.

On March 24, she reported him missing to the police. Her accomplice later informed his relatives about the incident and contacted the police.

Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Sello, said on March 31 the Gauteng Organised Crime team followed up on a tip-off about the incident and questioned Mthembu.

“This led to the discovery of the body that was buried in the backyard,” says Sello.

Mthembu was arrested on April 1. Sello says that she was charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice and perjury.

The case was postponed to April 12 for further investigation. It is expected to be transferred to the regional court.