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Community demands justice for teenager beaten and burned in alleged homophobic murder

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December 09, 2025

THE 17-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi is expected back in court tomorrow.

- THOBEKA NGEMA

Kwakhanya's murder sent shockwaves through the Khayelitsha community, igniting calls for justice and stronger protection for LGBTQ+ individuals amid allegations of a homophobic motive behind the attack.

Yesterday, residents gathered outside the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court to demand justice.

National Prosecuting Authority Western Cape spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila confirmed that the teen appeared at the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court, charged with murder.

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