The child's decapitated body was found buried in a shallow grave among bushes close to his home yesterday.

CAPE TOWN - A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his four-year-year-old nephew in Khayelitsha.

The child's decapitated body was found buried in a shallow grave among bushes close to his home yesterday.

It's alleged the suspect led the victim into bushes near Mew Way in Khayelitsha.

Moments later, he returned alone telling community members the child had been kidnapped by unknown suspects.

Police say community members noticed the uncle had blood on his trousers and after questioning him about it, he fled.

After he was caught by police, the suspect led them to a shallow grave where the child's body was buried.

At the same time, the body of a 12-year-old girl was also found in Philippi yesterday.

A couple has been taken in for questioning in connection with her death.