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.