Ventersdorp police searching for a missing 5-year-old

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West
 

POTCHEFSTROOM – Police in Ventersdorp are searching for a missing five-year-old girl, Maletlhogonolo Hlongwane who allegedly went missing on Sunday, 28 April 2024 at about 06:00. She and another sibling, aged three, were left alone at home in Goedgevonden village, by their parent who allegedly went to a local tavern. When the parent arrived back home, Maletlhogonolo was nowhere to be found. A case of child neglect is also under investigation against the parent.

An intensive search was conducted around Goedgevonden, but that did not yield positive results. Maletlhogonolo was last seen wearing a red tracksuit top, peach trousers and no shoes. She is dark in complexion.
Police request anyone who may have information that can assist to locate Maletlhogonolo Hlongwane, to contact Sergeant Cecilia Batantse or Capt Willem Smit on 060 967 3966 / 082 772 6453 or the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111. Alternatively, information can be shared via MySAPS App from your smartphone.

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