Police disputes claims that Karabo Mokoena murder suspect committed suicide inside the cell

A report circulating on social media has claimed Mantsoe committed suicide in his police cell.

On social media, a screen shot of a fake news report has been circulating, alleging that Mantsoe was found dead in his cell at the Sandton police station. The report claims police will call a press conference soon to announce the suicide.

#KaraboMokoena Boyfriend Sandile Mantsoe Committed Suicide in Police Cells 😱😢 pic.twitter.com/6SHPZs10Ua

— Aphelele™ (@JustAPEX_) May 15, 2017

However, SA FM has established that this is not true.

Police dispute claims that #KaraboMokoena's alleged killer Sandile Mantsoe has committed suicide #AMLive #sabcnews

— #AMLive 104-107fm 📻 (@amliveonsafm) May 15, 2017

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Mantsoe is expected to appear in court on 24 May on charges of murder. He was arrested last week Thursday. According to reports, he has denied being responsible for Mokoena’s murder, with sources revealing he told police that he found Mokoena murdered in his flat and proceeded to burn her body after “panicking”.