# Eastern Cape police has escalated its manhunt for suspects following the rape and murder of a 14-year-old learner in KwaMfula. Police spokesperson, Namhla Mdleleni says the victim left for school last Friday, but did not return home. She says after a joint search operation by police and community members on Sunday, her body was discovered in a collapsed structure near a forest:
Police intensifies manhunt for suspects after rape and murder of 14-year-old learner in KwaMfula [SOUND]
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