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One suspect has been arrested after a Grade 2 girl learner from Sekgutlong Primary School in Katlehong was allegedly found raped and murdered.
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According to Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona, it is alleged that the learner had gone missing from her home on Sunday, October 11.
The learner was allegedly raped and murdered, and was found in one of the neighbours’ backyard.
MEC Lesufi wishes to express his deepest condolences to the family of the girl and he denounces the gruesome acts that led to learner’s death.
“It caused great sorrow to hear about the disheartening passing of one of our youngest learners at Sekgutlong Primary School. We rebuke the horrifying acts of the perpetrators involved in the death of this learner, and we wish for the uncompromised safety of all our learners,” said MEC Lesufi.
“Our Psycho-Social Unit will visit the school to provide the necessary counselling to those who have been affected by this terrible incident,” added Mabona.
WATCH: Angry residents at the scene on Moerane Street in Motloung Section, Katlehong.