According to Police Spokesperson, Captain Aafje Botma, of the SAPS in the North West Province, a report was made to the police that 11-year-old Tlhalefo Mego was missing on Wednesday, 3 April 2019. “It was alleged that the girl who stayed with her cousin left the house on Sunday, 31 March 2019 to visit her friend in Gopane village. According to information received, the girl’s cousin also left their place later to go to the other section in the village. The girl’s cousin arrived back home and found that a window was broken. She later discovered that the girl was not there. She allegedly went to sleep hoping that the girl will return home.” Botma explained. The girl was ultimately reported missing on Wednesday, 3 April 2019 after she failed to return home.

Consequent to that, investigation into the matter including a joint search together with members of the community commenced. During investigation,  information was received that the girl was allegedly killed and her body dumped inside a pit toilet. The body was successfully removed from the pit toilet in the morning on Friday, 5 April 2019.

“Two suspects aged 24 and 25 were arrested later the same day and are expected to appear in the Lehurutshe Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 8 April 2019 on charges of murder and rape.” Botma Confirmed

-The VIP Team

-SAPS NW