Missing UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana was killed with a scale in the post office
A 42-year-old man arrested in connection with the disappearance of UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana faced charges of r@pe, murder and defeating the ends of justice on Monday. Mrwetyana disappeared more than a week ago. Three private investigators joined police in an extensive search for the first year film and media student, along with distraught friends and fellow students.
Shocked friends attending the man’s first appearance at the Wynberg magistrate’s court discovered that the suspect, who cannot be named as he must attend an identity parade, was an employee at a post office – one of the places she was last seen alive.
The state alleged he had bludgeoned Mrwetyana with a scale after luring her inside the post office. She had allegedly fought back but was knocked unconscious. As Mrwetyana’s friends sat in court, waiting to see the man for the first time, hopeful remarks could be overheard, with some saying they “had a feeling” they would see her again.
But their hopes were dashed when prosecutor Nomnikelo Konisi revealed that the suspect was accused of murder, rape and defeating the ends of justice. Gasps rang out as their worst fears were confirmed. Konisi went on to detail the events of August 24, saying the 19-year-old was lured into the Clareinch post office, then r@ped and killed.
The accused stood in the dock, wearing a brown jacket, and looked around, grinning slightly. Furious people in the public gallery could barely contain their anger. You pig,” yelled one man as the accused descended the stairs to the cells. He said he was there to see justice being done as he had a 13-year-old daughter and feared for her safety. While he sobbed, he said there was “no hope for women in South Africa”. Mrwetyana’s friends embraced one another and sobbed inconsolably at the end of proceedings.
“We can’t talk yet, we just can’t,” said one of them. The family were unavailable to comment, but an aunt at court said they met on Sunday evening and were told by Mrwetyana’s father to “remain calm” and avoid speaking to the public. The case was postponed to November 5.
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Source: Timeslive
