Cape Town – Police in Giyani, Limpopo, have launched a manhunt for a father wanted in connection with the murder of his 15-year-old daughter.
The teenager allegedly succumbed to severe injuries inflicted by her father at their home in Muyexe village on November 29.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was severely assaulted by her father while at home in Muyexe village on November 29,” said police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
Initially admitted to Nkhensani Hospital, she was later transferred to Letaba Hospital, where she died on January 16.
“On December 10, the victim was later transferred to Letaba Hospital until she succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, January 16 at about 5.45am,” said Ledwaba.
The father, who disappeared after the girl’s death, is now on the run, and the police have opened a murder case against him.
Anyone with information crucial to the arrest of the father is urged to reach out to the Crime Stop number at 086-001-0111, the nearest police station, or utilise the My SAPS App.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
