Osizweni 'gang' in court for teen's gruesome death
Seven people will line up in the dock in Madadeni today, accused of hacking a teenager to death in Newcastle.
It's alleged they attacked 19-year-old Mcebisi Rawulani in Osizweni on Sunday.
Mcebisi was with a group of other young people at the time.
Police spokesperson Jay Naicker says he was stabbed with a bush knife - his friends managed to escape.
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"The suspects were traced to a house at Blauwbosch. Seven suspects aged between 17 and 22 were arrested on charges of murder, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, possession of dangerous weapons as well as illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
"One of the suspects was found in illegal possession of a firearm whilst the others were found in possession of dangerous weapons. More arrests can be expected, as the investigation is still ongoing."
