WESTERN CAPE. – A 14-year-old boy has been detained on a murder charge in connection with the death of 10-year-old Octavia Swarts. He is expected to appear in the Blue Downs magistrate's court today (Tuesday).
Sergeant Wesley Twigg, police spokesperson, has just confirmed to Nuusflits that the 14-year-old has been detained. Octavia's body was found Monday morning 14 September 2026 at approximately 08:30 in a dam at Tomatieplaas in Joostenbergvlakte. A docket for judicial inquest was initially opened by Kraaifontein police.
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