Seven teenagers arrested for the brutal murder of a teenage boy in Gqeberha

Seven teenagers have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of 16-year-old Micah Klaasen in the Eastern Cape. 

Klaasen was murdered in Fairview on Saturday. 

Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said police responded to a complaint in Mimosa Road at approximately 11 pm. 

“On arrival, the members were informed that the deceased was allegedly attacked by a group of 6-10 unknown suspects in Mimosa Road. The deceased, identified as Micah Klaasen, had died on scene,” said Van Rensburg.

She further said that the motive for the attack is unknown and will be clarified during court proceedings.

“The four juvenile suspects will appear at Nerina Magistrate's Court, and the three adults will appear at the Gqeberha Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 8 October 2025,” said Van Rensburg.

In January, IOL reported that two teenagers in Gqeberha had been arrested in connection with the murder of police Constable Callan Andrews. 

The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks) said the suspects, aged 17 and 18, were arrested by the Gqeberha Serious Organised Crime Investigation of the Hawks on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Andrews, 29, stationed at Gelvandale Police station, was brutally murdered while on duty on  December 31, 2024. 

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