The 42-year-old police sergeant arrested in connection with the kidnapping case of Kamogelo Baukudi (19) briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on the 9 June and remains in custody.
According to the Free State Policespokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele the case has been postponed to 13 June 2025 for bail information and further investigation.
Makhele said: At this stage, the identity of the accused cannot be revealed, as ordered by the court informed by the request from the investigating team.
Provincial Commissioner of the Police in the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, has reiterated the SAPS’s unwavering commitment to uncovering the full truth behind this heinous crime.
Kamogelo Baukudi was kidnapped on Thursday, 5 June 2025 and remains missing. The SAPS continues to prioritize his safe return as a matter of utmost urgency.
Police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Kelaotswe Lebodi on 082 527 6348, Lieutenant Colonel David Ramasoala on 082 527 7390 or Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme on 082 526 2713. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted via the MySAPS App or by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111.