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Two teenagers have been arrested for the murder of a retired teacher in Bredasdorp at the weekend. The educator was stabbed to death and robbed at his home in Jakaranda Avenue on Saturday.

 

Two teenagers arrested for the murder of a retired teacher

 

Locals have identified the teacher to News24 as Sammy Cloete, a well-known retired teacher from the area. A Police spokesperson, Lieutenant-General Malcolm Pojie says two teenagers were taken into custody, a few hours after the murder.

 

Teenagers arrested

 

A 16- and an 18-year-old were apparently spotted driving around in the vehicle of the deceased. They were detained shortly there-after.

 

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Motive could be robbery

 

At this stage, police suspect that robbery could have been the motive for the attack.

 

READ MORE: Bredasdorp Crime Prevention Unit clamps down on drugs

 

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Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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