The Free State community of Glen has been shaken by the separate murders of two young cousins, three-year-old Katleho Joy Leeuw and five-year-old Onkarabetse Leeuw. The body of each child was discovered in bushes near their home following missing person reports.
Free State MEC for Community Safety, Jabu Mbalula, described the incidents as heartbreaking and called for a full investigation. Authorities have arrested family members in connection with both deaths. A 29-year-old aunt faces charges for the murder of Onkarabetse Leeuw, while a 29-year-old uncle has been charged with the murder of Katleho Joy Leeuw.
These tragedies have sparked community outrage and renewed calls for improved child protection measures in the region. Police investigations into both cases are ongoing.
Free State MEC for Community Safety, Jabu Mbalula, described the incidents as heartbreaking and called for a full investigation. Authorities have arrested family members in connection with both deaths. A 29-year-old aunt faces charges for the murder of Onkarabetse Leeuw, while a 29-year-old uncle has been charged with the murder of Katleho Joy Leeuw.
These tragedies have sparked community outrage and renewed calls for improved child protection measures in the region. Police investigations into both cases are ongoing.
