Duduza – The police are investigating the murder of a five-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a veld in Bluegum View, Duduza, on January 1. It is alleged she was raped and stabbed to death.
Her distraught mother, Palesa Mzima, said that at about 09:00 or 10:00 on January 1, she heard community members announce the death of a child at an open veld.
“Her father was the first to go to the veld to check if it was our daughter. When he came back, he confirmed that it was, indeed, Ntombenhle.
“I ran to the scene, and upon arrival, I found my daughter lying helplessly. That is when I broke down. I saw her neck had been cut open, her whole left side had deformed and the shorts and shoes she wore were full of blood.
“However, her lower private area was clean, yet her clothes had blood on them. It seemed as if she had been wiped clean,” explained Mzima.
Mzima said her daughter was home sleeping like every other child on December 31. She added that her disappearance was not noticeable.
“My child was a bubbly and friendly individual. She was always happy, full of life and not a naughty child. The suspected person was taken for questioning by the police, but he later returned.
“My child was killed painfully. I just want justice for her. I urge anyone with information about my daughter’s death to come forward so she can rest in peace,” she added.
The CoE MMC for development planning, Nomadlozi Nkosi, said they call on law enforcement agencies to ensure they never neglect issues concerning GBV.
“To the perpetrator, we are saying, your time is coming. As a community, let us work together to ensure the perpetrator is apprehended and off the streets. We are no longer safe in our own community because many adult men see women in young children.
Ntombenhle Mzima.
“As the community, we will not neglect to support this family. We will fight for children’s rights, women’s rights and in addition, I say that whoever did such a cruel act to this child, you shall be found and prosecuted,” expressed Nkosi.
According to Ekurhuleni district spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela, the Duduza SAPS received a complaint alleging that there was a child’s corpse in a veld at the Bluegum section in Duduza on January 1.
Sekgobela said on arrival, the police were shown the body of a five-year-old girl wearing a black top lying on the ground.
“The child was identified and had open wounds between her upper and middle body. Her clothes had blood stains. All the role players were called to the scene.
The police are investigating a murder case at this time and request anyone with information regarding the suspect(s) to come forward,” said Sekgobela.
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City of Ekurhuleni MMC for Development Planning, Nomadlozi Nkosi has called for justice for the family of a five-year-old girl in Duduza. The little girl was allegedly raped and stabbed to death and her body was discovered on New Year’s Day. Her lifeless body was found in bushes in the area. An inquest docket of rape and murder has since been opened. #justice #ekurhuleni #gauteng
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Palesa Mzima says she wants justice for her daughter.
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