Suspected serial killer goes to regional court
Cynthia Masilela was raped, murdered and dumped in the street in 2017.
SECUNDA – Mr Themba Shongwe, alleged serial rapist and killer of children, appeared in the Secunda Regional Court on Monday, 7 October.
He is being accused of raping and killing four girls in eMbalenhle since 2016.
Nokulunga Nkutha (11) was reported missing in August 2016. Her body was dumped in the street.
Cynthia Masilela was raped, murdered and dumped in the street in 2017.
Nokulunga’s cousin, Lerato Nkutha (also 11) was raped and murdered in May 2018.
Mihle Singamo (14) was killed in the same manner in November last year.
Mr Shongwe was arrested shortly after this murder. He is also facing rape charges in connection with the rape of two other girls who managed to escape before being murdered.
The FCS police team led by super sleuth Sgt Hezekiel Malapela, is investigating the case.
Mr Shongwe will again appear in court on 28 October.
