CAPE TOWN – Police say stolen gadgets discovered within the possession of a youth led to a breakthrough within the investigation into the homicide of a well known Afrikaans writer.
Seventy-seven-yr-previous Winnie Rust was discovered murdered at her Wellington residence final week.
Her physique was found by her husband and her arms and ft had been sure, with accidents to her face.
Rust’s husband discovered her physique of their kitchen of their residence the place they’ve lived for 60 years.
Western Cape police spokesperson Noloyiso Rwexana says Wellington police arrested an 18-yr-previous over the weekend.
The teenager is predicted to seem within the Wellington Magistrates’ Courtroom later at the moment.
He was present in possession of a number of gadgets, together with Rust’s purse and cellphone.
Rust’s youngsters, who stay abroad, have been making their approach again to South Africa after listening to about their mom’s homicide.
A memorial service is predicted to happen in Wellington this week.
(Edited by Leeto M Khoza)