The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the death of a teenager who was detained at Pienaar Police Station.
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It is alleged that the 17-year-old deceased was found hanging inside a single juvenile cell on Saturday morning. According to IPID, he used his school shirt to commit suicide.
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The deceased had been arrested for rape and murder of Nomthandazo Mbatha (16) who was found in a shallow grave last week. He was detained at Pienaar SAPS and was scheduled to appear in court today for a social worker’s report and bail application.
An inquest docket was opened and will be investigated by the IPID.
