Missing Durban teen's body found
KZN police are investigating whether a Grade 12 pupil whose body was found dumped in Clermont, outside Pinetown was raped before her murder.
The 17-year-old's body was found not far from her school on Monday. Some of her clothing had reportedly been removed.
The learner had been missing since Saturday.
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Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says there are signs the girl may also have been sexually assaulted.
"She had bruises on her thighs, a case of murder was opened for investigation. At the moment, it's not clear whether she was raped or not. We appeal to the community in that area, if there was a witness to the incident to please contact the police," she said.