Man denies beating, gagging, raping and killing teen

Durban — A man alleged to have raped and then killed a 17-year-old girl pleaded not guilty in the Durban High Court on Tuesday.Samkelo Victus Dube, 29, allegedly stabbed Sibahle Faith Biyela in the forehead with a screwdriver after allegedly raping her in Folweni at the time when the country was under lockdown due to Covid-19 in 2020.On the day of the murder, it’s alleged that Dube had been with Biyela and Thandiwe Princess Shange at his place, drinking.His trial began on Tuesday when his Legal Aid attorney, Zeera Fareed, read out his statement, indicting the basis of his defence and…