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Government condemns murder of 14-year-old twins in Mamelodi

Police say there are no indications of any forced entry at the house.

Government officials have condemned the brutal murder of two 14-year-old twins in Mamelodi, a suburb west of Pretoria. Bothlale and Bonolo Makena were found with multiple stab wounds in their bedroom by their mother. The police have not yet determined the sequence of events surrounding the incident. There are no signs of forced entry into the house.

Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi has appealed to the public for assistance, urging residents to come forward with any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrators. Baloyi emphasized that the loss of any child to violence is a significant blow to the future of the country. Police are actively following up on leads in the case.

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