Limpopo family questions alleged stock-theft killing

SEHLAKWANA - Even if he did steal from you, there was no reason to kill our child.

That's the cry from the family of Thembeni Mnguni, who is believed to have been assaulted and set alight.

The incident allegedly took place on a farm in Middelburg in Mpumalanga.

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To make matters worse, officials are yet to find Mnguni's and Wander Mahlangu's remains.

Mpumalanga police say the search for the bodies continues, with the possibility of murder charges being added. 

• eNCA's Hloni Mtimkulu reports.