Teen burglar stoned to death
2003-06-17 21:16
Umtata - A teenager was beaten to death by members of the community in Tsolo, near Umtata on the weekend, Eastern Cape police said on Tuesday.
Superintendent Nondumiso Jafta said Andile Nolala, 15, was seen breaking into a house at Mjika village on Friday at about 9pm together with a group of youths.
Jafta said the owner of the house screamed for help when she heard people break into her house and alerted her neighbours.
A chase ensued and Nolala was caught, beaten and stoned to death.
No arrests were made.
- SAPA