Mutilated body of 14-year-old girl found in Roodepoort
'The police are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of a body of a 14-year-old teenage girl at Durban Deep,' police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said.
'The mutilated body was found in an open veld by a passer-by who notified the police.'
An investigation is under way.
'Resources have been mobilised to ensure that culprits responsible for this heinous attack are behind bars and brought to book. Police are calling upon on any person to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the culprits to contact the Crime Stop line at 08600 10111,' she added.
News24 understands the body was found near to where the remains of Tshegofatso Pule were found in June 2020. The 28-year-old was eight months pregnant when she was killed.
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