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17-year-old suspect arrested for murder of General Smuts learner

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested after stabbing and killing a 19-year-old General Smuts High learner on Monday afternoon in Vereeniging. 

VEREENIGING. -Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, police spokesperson Captain Fikile Funda confirmed that a murder case docket was launched for investigation following the gruesome incident.

Funda says, “It is alleged that the 19-year-old deceased was walking to the taxi rank from school when he met a 17-year-old suspect on  Merriman Street.

“The suspect took out a knife and stabbed the deceased once on the chest .The deceased was rushed to Mediclinic Vereeniging by an ambulance. He was certified dead on arrival at the hospital.

“The suspect was arrested and detained at Vereeniging SAPS, ” Funda concludes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Lebohang Chaha

Lebo Chaha is a journalist for Sedibeng Ster and Ster North. She is mostly passionate about stories that bring positive change in her community. Email: lebo@mooivaal.co.za

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