KES: 5 schoolboys released
2007-09-20 14:07
Johannesburg - Five schoolboys arrested after the stabbing of Mfundo Ntshangase, a pupil at King Edwards VII School, were released into the custody of their guardians at the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
Ntshangase, 18, was stabbed seven times - in the back, chest and lower abdomen.
The five boys, all pupils of Athlone Boys High School, were alleged to have stabbed him at a party on Sunday. His friend was stabbed in the chest but survived. Ntshangase died in hospital.
The case against them was postponed to October 10 for further investigation.
Four of the boys were arrested on Tuesday while the fifth was arrested on Wednesday.
The five - aged between 16 and 18 - appeared calm when their right to legal representation was read to them during their brief appearance.
Four would employ the services of legal aid attorneys while the other opted for a private attorney.
They are due to write their final examinations and were warned to be in court with their guardians in their next court appearance.
Ntshangase would be buried at the Westpark cemetery on Saturday.
- SAPA