Teen Killed For Refusing A Kiss: Mom Calls 10-year Sentence 'too Lenient'

Western Cape police have confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of 14-year-old Naeema Marshall after she refused to kiss him.

In a statement , police revealed that Naeema was shot and killed on July 17, 2023, while visiting her aunt in Kleinvlei. The fatal shooting occurred after she rejected the boy's advances.

The case was assigned to Provincial Organised Crime and Anti-Gang Unit detectives who built a strong case by collecting evidence and witness statements to present before the court. The accused was found guilty on 28 November 2024 for the charges that were brought before court, police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said.

The boy remained in custody for the duration of the trial until it was proven that he was guilty of murder. He was also sentenced to three years for the illegal possession of a firearm and one year for the illegal possession of ammunition.

The sentences imposed will run concurrently.