A 13-year-old boy on Monday appeared at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court‚ where he was charged for stabbing another 16-year-old to death.

The boy identified as Rwexana was arrested on Monday morning in Crossroads after killing his friend over an argument on Saturday. According to Police spokesman, Constable Noloyiso Rwexana, he said an argument broke out between the two friends while they were playing games.

'The two had an argument while they were playing games. It is alleged the suspect went to fetch a knife somewhere and stabbed the deceased. The deceased was transported to a hospital where he later died due to his injuries.'

Source: Times Live