Man, 39, arrested for murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose in Roodepoort
The teenager disappeared on 31 May in Braamfischerville, only to be found lifeless by a passerby the following day.
Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said the suspect was taken in for questioning on Monday and was subsequently linked to the teenager's murder.
He was formally charged with murder on Tuesday.
'The suspect is expected to appear in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. The police's Occult Unit has been working diligently to find the perpetrators following the gruesome murder of the 14-year-old,' added Masondo.
Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo previously suggested Likhona could have been targeted because of her sexuality or for muthi-related reasons.
Masondo said more arrests could not be ruled out.
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