Case of murder and rape opened after girl’s body(9) found near golden highway

Police are investigating the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl whose body was found dumped next to the Golden Highway in the south of Joburg.

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It’s understood the girl’s grandfather reported her missing when he couldn’t find her on Friday evening.

Police say the grandfather’s co-worker was the last person seen with the child.

The police’s Mpande Khoza says her body was found on Saturday morning in Lenasia.

“We have opened a case of murder [and] rape. The suspect who’s believed to be from Tzaneen… is wanted in this case. We appeal to the community that anyone who can see the suspect please inform the police.”