Soweto couple accused of torturing, killing their daughter's boyfriend intend pleading not guilty
The couple charged with the premeditated murder of their daughter's boyfriend, including torturing and pouring boiling water over him, intend to plead not guilty.
Lerato Portia Mthembu, 45, and her 46-year-old husband Ishmael Modise Mthembu appeared briefly in the Roodepoort Regional Court facing charges of premeditated murder on Monday.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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