Likhona Fose: NPA urges Durban Deep community to work together and find justice
The call comes after the State’s sole suspect in the case, 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi, walked out of the Roodepoort Magistrates Court a free man after the NPA withdrew its charge of murder against him.
JOHANNESBURG - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has called on the community of Durban Deep, west of Johannesburg, to work together and find justice for the family of slain 14-year-old Likhona Fose.
The call comes after the State’s sole suspect in the case, 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi, walked out of the Roodepoort Magistrates Court a free man after the NPA withdrew its charge of murder against him.
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Fose's remains were discovered in an open veld at Durban Deep on 1 June.
NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said, despite the setback, the investigation continues to unearth what transpired on the day Fose was brutally killed.
“Further information brought to the fore by the NPA's consultations with other witnesses, the NPA deemed it fit, fair and responsible to withdraw the charges and allow investigations to continue. We continue in our journey to seek justice for Fose's family and urge the community to work with us in our attempts.”