Suspect's arrest gives little comfort

The family of Amantle Samane, six, say the arrest of the suspect in her murder brings little comfort, as they will never see their child again.

- Thando Nondywana

Mozambican national Pethe Simiao was arrested in connection with the rape and murder of Amantle on Wednesday evening.

Her maternal grandmother Rebecca Samane said: "His arrest will not bring her back. We want him to get a life sentence.

"He must not get bail or parole. This must serve as a lesson to all who think they can get away with raping and killing women and children. The fact that we will never see her again is painful."

She added: "He must feel the same pain. If it were up to us, he would be handed over to the community."