The Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt for a Mozambican man, Pethe Sara Simiao over the alleged r@pe and murder of a 6-year-old girl in Soweto.

The incident happened in Orlando East area of Soweto on Monday, 21st of October 2024.

It is reported that the girl was playing with other children when the suspect called her to his rented shack at one of the houses in Orlando.

The suspect allegedly r@ped and killed the minor inside the shack.

The matter was reported to the police and they have started searching for the suspect who is on the run.

The police are appealing to the community to assist in locating Simiao as he can assist in the investigation.