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Fose's mutilated body was found on 1 June 2025.
Lukhona Fose. Picture: Supplied
Police have confirmed that a suspect linked to the murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose has been arrested.
The Grade 8 pupil at Ikusasalethu Secondary School in Braamfischerville, Johannesburg, was found dead with her body mutilated in an empty field on Sunday, 1 June 2025.
Fose’s family believes her murder was a homophobic hate crime because the teen identified as lesbian.
“The police’s Occult Unit has been working hard to find the perpetrators following the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Fose,” said Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo.
“One person was taken in for questioning on Monday, 9 June 2025. He was then linked to the murder and charged accordingly,” Masondo added.
The 39-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
This is a developing story.
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