Keely Goodall4 April 2025 | 16:05

DNA testing of three people of interest underway in Cwecwe case

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu briefed the media on the rape case of a seven-year-old child in Matatiele.

DNA testing of three people of interest underway in Cwecwe case

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Picture: @SAPoliceService/X

The country has been left horrified by the shocking rape case of a seven-year-old girl, Cwecwe.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reported that three people of interest are undergoing DNA testing.

According to Koko, the minister believes this investigation has followed the correct processes.

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This is one of several cases of assault on young children that has happened in close proximity recently.

“He has indicated that they are doing everything that they possibly can to ensure that they nab any and everyone who is behind these sexual assault cases.”
- Mongezi Koko, EWN Reporter 

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