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Eastern Cape Father Charged in Teen Son’s Death to Appear in Court Today

Police describe an alleged overnight assault using a sjambok, a stick, a rope after a dispute over a bank card.

Overview

  • The 62-year-old from Ngojini, Ngqeleni was arrested on Tuesday and faces a murder charge in the death of his 14-year-old son.
  • Preliminary SAPS findings state the assault occurred around 10pm on Monday, with the teen tied and kept inside the home overnight.
  • Officers say the boy was found dead at about 4am on Tuesday after they were called to the residence.
  • The Ngqeleni Magistrate’s Court appearance was moved from Wednesday, 7 January, to Thursday, 8 January.
  • Eastern Cape’s acting provincial commissioner condemned the killing and urged non-violent discipline as the investigation continues.