Back Print this page
Legalbrief   |   your legal news hub Monday 06 July 2026

Teen charged for stabbing patients, killing one

* A Soweto teenager has been charged for allegedly stabbing two patients at Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Jabulani, Soweto. The incident took place at the hospital on Friday. One of the patients was killed. The teenager, also a patient at the hospital, is facing a charge of murder and attempted murder. The matter was remanded for a psychological and criminal capacity assessment to be conducted. He is currently at a place of safety until his next court appearance on 18 May.