The man who raped and murdered six-year-old Amantle Samane has been handed two life sentences. Phete Simiao (25) pleaded guilty to violating the child in October last year. ALSO READ | Phethe Sara Simiao confesses to murdering Amantle Samane He also pleaded guilty to murdering her, saying it was to conceal Read more
Mozambican man Phethe Sara Simiao, 25, says he was drunk when he kidnapped six-year-old Amantle Samane in Orlando, Soweto. The details of how he kidnapped the girl and took her to his backyard shack are contained in his plea statement. The Mozambican, who worked as a welder, pleaded guilty to Read more
Soweto residents demand justice for little Amantle Samane who was raped and killed later last year. Pethe Simao (24), a Mozambican national, appeared in the Protea Magistrates Court in Soweto on Monday, 7 April. He faces four serious charges: kidnapping, rape, murder and Contravention of the Immigration Act. His case Read more
A man accused of raping and killing six-year-old Amantle Samane limped into court on Friday claiming he had been “badly” assaulted in prison. Pethe Sara Simia, who appeared under heavy police guard at the Protea magistrate’s court to face charges of rape and murder, asked to be released on bail. Read more
A man accused of the murder and rape of six-year-old Amantle Samane in Orlando East, Soweto, says he has no previous convictions or pending cases and intends to apply for bail during his next court appearance. Prosecutor Thapelo Mohapi said the state will oppose his release due to the severity Read more