A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Aviwe Mkhosi.
The 15-year-old’s body was dumped in a wheelie at a house at Sagwityi Street in Crossroads on Monday 1 August.
According to police, the suspect was arrested in New Crossroads on Women’s Day, Tuesday 9 August.
Provincial police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg said once charged the suspect will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court.
The arrest has been hailed by the residents and local community structures.
Nyanga Community Policing Forum secretary Dumisani Qwebe described the arrest as a victory for the family of the deceased and the Nyanga community.
“We are applauding the police for doing a great job. The Nyanga community will ensure when the culprit is appearing in court. We are there to support the deceased’s family. We will ask the judge not to give the perpetrator bail. He deserves to rot in jail,” said Qwebe.
While mourning the death, he said they are relieved that perpetrator has been arrested. “We are intending to sign a petition which will enforce that the court not grant the perpetrator bail,” said Qwebe.
