Grade 7 pupil raped, killed at home in Tshwane
Gauteng Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) for Education, Matome Chiloane, has confirmed the death of a grade 7 pupil who was raped and strangled at her home in Soshanguve in Tshwane on Sunday.
The Gauteng Education Department says police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
MEC Chiloane says he is hopeful that the law enforcement agencies will bring the perpetrator to book.
"According to information at our disposal, the perpetrator allegedly trespassed the learner’s home in Soshanguve by entering through a window and reportedly raped and strangled the learner to death.
"It is alleged that her parents were sleeping in the other room and only realised what took place in the morning when they wanted to wake her up.
"We are devasted at the occurrence of this gruesome incident. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the learner’s family and school community at large," said Chiloane.
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