The victim was en route to visit her grandmother last Thursday, 13 August 2020,who lives just 400 meters from her house, but according to the girl’s mother she never made it to her grandmother’s house. Her mother became worried, and started looking for her child.

After being unsuccessful in her efforts, she then called the police for help the next day.

Police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, confirms police were called to a crime scene on the R708 road. “The suspects are at large and the investigation officer of this case, Constable Donald Kumalo, requests community members to assist in tracing the suspects with any information on this brutal murder.”

At the crime scene, police found the thirteen-year-old with evidence that may suggest that she was strangled and raped. Police will conduct a post-mortem to determine the cause of death.

The investigation officer can be contacted on 071 470 8303 or alternatively Sergeant Oupa Tshabalala on 083 594 7168.

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