Pretty Mahlangu family prepared to fight for justice after claims of suspect's preferential treatment
Friends and family of Pretty Mahlangu are calling for justice befitting the inhumane act that led to her death in the middle of a celebration in Germiston in June.
A Katlehong family in Ekurhuleni is still reeling from the death of their 13-year-old child who died at a traditional sweet 16 ceremony in Germiston.
JOHANNESBURG - A family in Katlehong said it is prepared to fight for justice, following allegations of preferential treatment given to a suspect accused of killing their child.
Friends and family of Pretty Mahlangu are calling for justice befitting the inhumane act that led to her death in the middle of a celebration in Germiston in June.
ALSO READ:
- New warrant of arrest issued for Ekurhuleni driver accused of killing teen
- Katlehong family outraged over police's communication in their child's murder case
- NPA confirms case against driver who allegedly ran over teen placed on court roll
The teen was run over by a car during a coming-of-age celebration, sparking public outrage.
A 68-year-old female suspect is yet to face the courts over the matter.
Mahlangu's family said it has been receiving information from some locals in Diwinddie in Germiston, alleging that the brother of the 68-year-old woman is a former top cop.
The family claims authorities have not been forthcoming with regards to the investigation of the matter.
Family spokesperson Mzwandile Soyaya said the police have failed to conduct a thorough investigation.
“I'm going to fight now in Germiston because somewhere, somehow, somebody is not telling us the truth.”
He said the community is prepared to march to the court to seek justice for the murder of the teen.