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Teenager due back in court in Octavia Swarts murder investigation

IOL · 21 September 2026 at 07:00

Teenager due back in court in Octavia Swarts murder investigation

A 14-year-old boy accused in connection with the death of 10-year-old Octavia Swarts has been re-arrested and appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

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