Man in court for death of son accused of stealing R5.00

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 A Port Elizabeth man has made his first appearance in court for allegedly beating his young son to death after accusing him of stealing Five Rand.

Thirty-six year old Andile Nxele faces a charge of murder for the incident that happened over the weekend in New Brighton.

He'll make a formal bail application on Friday.

The PE Magistrate's court was packed on Thursday with community members from New Brighton who came to support the family of the 12 -year old deceased - Anele Vena.