The Police in Hlogotlou have arrested a couple aged 31 and 35 following the death of an 8-year-old girl at Mogaung village in Sekhukhune District on Wednesday 24 May 2023.
According to the information available at this stage, it is alleged that the deceased was staying with her stepmother and her biological father.
It is reported that the community members around the area of the couple’s household became aware of the situation that the victim was living under whereby she was physically being abused by her parents.
It is reported that on Wednesday 24 May 2023 a good Samaritan approached the family following the suspicions of a serious incident that occurred to the victim and through intelligence gathered it was found that the victim was seriously injured from being physically assaulted.
It is reported that members of the community sought medical assistance whereby the victim was rushed by an ambulance to the nearest hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The Police are investigating a case of murder with two counts of contravention of the Immigration Act.
The suspects are due to appear before Nebo Magistrate’s Court on Friday 26 May 2023.
Police investigations are continuing.