A man raped a student, beat her with a post office scale and then hid her body, prosecutors say.

The 42-year-old suspect has been charged with rape, murder and defeating the ends of justice over the death of Uyinene Mrwetyana.

University of Cape Town student Ms Mrwetyana, went missing over a week ago.

Prosecutor Nomnikelo Konisi claimed the suspect was an employee at Clareinch Post Office, who had lured the 19-year-old into a trap.

The student was lured into a post office before being raped and murdered, prosecutors say 
He said the victim had tried to collect a parcel in the early afternoon but was told to come back later on due to a power cut, Times Live reports.

When she returned, the suspect locked the door and raped and killed her, before dumping her body, it is claimed.

Police found blood in the post office and the alleged murderer’s car.

The teenager was collecting a parcel when she was allegedly attacked
A 42-year-old man has been charged with her rape and murder 

Mr Konisi said the suspect had admitted his guilt and told police where the student’s body was located.

The 42-year-old stood grinning before members of the public in Wynberg Magistrates Court on Monday as he heard the charges against him.

One man in the public gallery screamed ‘you pig’ as the suspect was taken down to the cells.

0University of Cape Town students held a vigil for Ms Mrwetyana on Monday

The suspect allegedly told police where the victim’s body was hidden