BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

A 32 year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder on Tuesday.

North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the suspect was arrest in Jouberton Location, Klerksdorp on Sunday. Mokgwabone said the suspect was charged for alleged murder of a 15 year-old girl.

“According to information available at this stage, a burnt body of the girl was found in an open field at Extension 7 in Jouberton on Sunday. The minor was last seen on Friday when her grandmother sent her to one of the neighbours.

“She did not return home and a missing person case was eventually reported to the police on Saturday. The girl’s torched body was discovered in the bushes by passerby. The suspect was arrested following an intensive investigation,” he said.

North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane condemned the incident. Motswenyane also applauded the police for acting swiftly in arresting the perpetrator.

“Police will work hard to ensure that justice prevails.”

Many women have been killed recently and that sparked a #MenAreTrash campaign.

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