BREAKING NEWS: Three more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of ThorisoThemane.
JOHANNESBURG - Three more teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of Thoriso Themane.
On Thursday, five teenagers, aged between 14 and 16, appeared in a Polokwane court in connection with his murder. Themane was assaulted and murdered by a mob last weekend. The attack was captured on video which has been shared widely, prompting outrage and calls for justice. On Thursday, Themane's father said he hopes for justice. Mahlapahlapana Themane said: "I don't know what could have spurred this vicious attack on my son. I'm still asking myself that question.""He didn't want to see anyone hurt. He was soft-hearted."
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