Anroux Marais, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, has welcomed the arrest of a 17-year-old boy suspected of murdering 16-year-old Deveney Nel.
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The teen was arrested on Friday night following a thorough investigation by members of the South African Police Service’s Serious and Violent Crimes Unit.
‘I welcome the arrest. Our confidence in the SAPS investigation under the personal command of Brigadier Leon Hanana has been confirmed. We request the community to allow the court case to take its course so that justice can be done, anyone with additional information to contact the police urgently,’ said Minister Marais.
The body of the Hoërskool Overberg pupil was discovered in a cupboard.
It is thought that she was dragged from a toilet and dumped in the storeroom, not slain as described in the account.
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She did not come back from school, so someone reported her missing.
Lt General Thembisile Patekile, the provincial commissioner for the Western Cape, praised the Serious Violent Crimes team for their accomplishment as the battle against crimes against women, children, and other vulnerable groups became more intense.
‘We will spare no resources in getting to the perpetrators of crime. Gender-based violence and femicide is a priority for the South African Police Service. Hence we welcome this arrest’ said Patekile.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Caledon Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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