MOSSEL BAY NEWS - A 16-year-old boy who appeared in the Mossel Bay Magistrates Court this morning in connection with the murder of Khanya Mafuta (18) will remain in custody.
Khanya, a learner from Hillcrest Secondary School, who represented South Africa, in the World Sailing Youth Championships was stabbed in the chest in the early hours of Sunday, 2 October.
According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Chris Spies the incident happened in the Marikana informal settlement in KwaNonqaba. Spies say Khanya died of his injuries at the Mossel Bay Hospital at around 04:50. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated.
The suspect will remain in custody until his next court appearance on Monday, 10 October. He will then apply for a formal bail application.
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