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The Herald
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Mpumalanga matric pupil fatally stabbed, six youths arrested
A grade 12 pupil was stabbed to death while walking home from school on Tuesday afternoon. Mcedisi Christopher Nhlapho, 19, was with friends when they were accosted by a group of boys in Tjakastad, near Elukwatini, police spokesperson Lt-Col Jabu Ndubane said. One of the boys stabbed Nhlapho. 'A 15-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, and additional arrests followed on Wednesday, bringing the total number of suspects to six. 'Four of the suspects, who are minors, have been referred to a probation officer for assessment. The remaining two suspects, aged 18 and 19, are expected to appear at the Chief Albert Luthuli magistrate's court on Thursday.' Acting provincial police commissioner Maj-Gen Zeph Mkhwanazi expressed his concern. 'Learners should be focused on their studies, not violence. We urge parents, schools and communities to work together to address the root causes of youth violence.' TimesLIVE
News24
29-05-2025
- General
- News24
Six teens arrested for murder of high school pupil in Mpumalanga
Six teens have been arrested in connection with the murder of a high school pupil in Mpumalanga. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the teens – aged between 15 and 19 – were arrested for the murder of 19-year-old fellow pupil, Mcedisi Christopher Nhlapho, who was killed on Tuesday afternoon in Tjakastad, near Elukwatini, in Mpumalanga. 'According to reports, the victim was walking home from school with friends when they were confronted by a group of boys. During the altercation, one of the suspects allegedly stabbed Nhlapho, while his friends fled the scene,' said Ndubane. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, with additional arrests following on Wednesday, bringing the total number of suspects to six. 'The tragic incident occurred while police and other stakeholders were commemorating Child Protection Week, which started on Monday, with a strong emphasis on the Children's Act and the importance of justice for minors,' said Ndubane. #sapsMP Police in Elukwatini have arrested six suspects aged between 16 and 19 for the alleged murder of a fellow learner. The tragic incident occurred on 27 May 2025 in Tjakastad, near Elukwatini. Four of the six suspects, who are minors, have been referred to a probation… — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 28, 2025 Four of the six suspects, who are minors, have been referred to a probation officer for assessment. The remaining two suspects, aged 18 and 19, are expected to appear at the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrate's Court on Thursday. Acting provincial police commissioner Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi has welcomed the arrests and expressed deep concern over the incident. 'It is heartbreaking that, during Child Protection Week, we are faced with such tragic incidents involving children. Learners should be focused on their studies, not violence,' Mkhwanazi added.
