Man arrested after KZN teen's 'exorcism' death
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a girl who was abducted on the south coast, allegedly for an exorcism.
The KZN Social Development Department says five teenagers were taken and held over five days last month by a pastor in KwaNzimakwe.
The man allegedly beat them, claiming to be expelling evil spirits.
KZN police spokesperson Jay Naicker says one of them, an 18-year-old, died.
He says her family told officers she had taken her own life.
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Naicker says police were also called to a local clinic on Friday where a 16-year-old girl was being treated for injuries.
"Upon investigation police discovered that there were three other girls inside the house and the three girls were aged between 15 and 18 were rescued by police from the house.
"At the same time, the post mortem results were received and it indicated that the first victim died due to injuries sustained from a severe assault. Charges of murder, attempted murder as well as assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm were opened for further investigation."
