Overview
- Family and community members discovered the 40-year-old woman's body concealed inside a pit toilet at her Ha-Lambani Mahagala home and Emergency Medical Services recovered the remains.
- Police say preliminary examinations showed injuries to the face and head and they have opened a murder investigation while detectives search for a person of interest who was not at a known address.
- Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact investigating officer Sergeant Thuso Nengovhela on 061 446 3487, the nearest police station, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or the MySAPS app.
- Separately, Phalaborwa Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences detectives arrested a 16-year-old accused of raping his 12-year-old sister and 8-year-old brother after community members helped detain him.
- The juvenile suspect is due to appear in the Children’s Justice Court at Namakgale Magistrate’s Court and both stories underscore active police work, community involvement, and ongoing forensic and legal processes.