Minister Marais welcomes arrest in Caledon murder case

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect for the murder of 16 year old Overberg High School pupil, Deveney Nel. The suspect was arrested on Friday night after an extensive investigation by members of the South African Police Services’ (SAPS) Serious and Violent Crimes Unit.

“I welcome the arrest. Our confidence in the SAPS investigation under the personal command of Brigadier Leon Hanana has been confirmed. We request the community to allow the court case to take its course, so that justice can be done, and anyone with additional information to contact the police urgently,” Minister Marais said.

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