A 13-year-old boy has appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder, police said on Tuesday.
The teenager was arrested on Monday morning in Crossroads.
Police spokesperson Constable Noloyiso Rwexana said the boy allegedly stabbed a 16-year-old on Saturday night.
“The two had an argument while they were playing games in New Rest Crossroads. It is alleged the suspect went to fetch a knife somewhere and stabbed the deceased. The victim was transported to hospital where he later died due to his injuries,” Rwexana said.
In another incident, a 24-year-old man is expected to appear in court this week after he was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl a week ago.
Rwexana said the child was left in his care in the Samora Machel township.