Man charged after KZN woman found raped, murdered in shallow grave

Published Sep 19, 2019

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Durban - A 25-year-old man charged for the murder of a South Coast woman whose body was found in a shallow grave appeared in the Ramsgate Magistrate's Court today. 

The man who cannot be named until he pleads, because he faces a charge of rape was arrested on Wednesday afternoon. 

The 22-year-old victim was last seen by a friend on September 11. 

According to police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala, it is alleged that the victim left to visit her friends at Masinenge informal settlement and when she did not arrive at her friend’s home, they decided to contact the police. 

"Two days later Margate SAPS responded to a complaint at Masinenge informal settlement in Uvongo, and with the assistance of the Port Shepstone K9 Unit began with a search around the area.The victim's body was found buried in a shallow grave in Masinenge."

Gwala said charges of murder and rape were opened at Margate SAPS for further investigation. 

The suspect was arrested at his workplace in Uvongo. 

The case was adjourned to October 4 for further investigation. 

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