The 18-year-old learner was allegedly assaulted by his aunt and three family members which led to his death..
The police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala says, three suspects appeared before Kabokweni Magistrates’ court on Tuesday, 30 May and are facing a charge of murder.
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Gladys Mashabane (51), Skholiwe Mbuyane (27) and Sandiso Mbuyane (26) were reminded in custody until 03 June 2022 for a formal bail application which would be held at Masoyi Periodical Court.
It is alleged that the deceased, Andile Sambo (18) who was a grade 10 learner at Bhekiswako Secondary School was assaulted by his aunt and three family members at their residential house at Numbi trust.
They alleged that he broke a window and stole a T-shirt.
The deceased was allegedly then assaulted with a wooden lock and a sjambok on his head and body.
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He was subsequently taken to Phola Nsikazi clinic for medical treatment where he was certified dead, hence the arrest of the trio. One suspect is still on the run and the police expecting to arrest him soon.