By REGINALD KANYANE 

THE hope of finding their two missing girls is slowly fading away. The parents of Matseleng Nteta (7) and her friend, Rethabile Tshabadira (3) alleged that they lost hope in the law enforcement authorities after their children went missing over three months now.

Two girls were residing in Boitumelong Location, Extension 5 in Bloemhof.

Maria Nteta (28) who is the mother to Matseleng said: “We are still waiting for our children to come back home. However, we lost hope in the police because nothing positive comes out of investigations. It seems they have also hit dead end. I miss my daughter so much and I am looking for closure. I cannot cope during the night and wish I could do something to find her.”

Matseleng was playing along with her friend, Rethabile in the street before their disappearance. It is alleged that they went to buy sweets at the local shop, but never returned.

 Rethabile’s grandmother, Lenah Tshabadira (49) said the police have failed them. She said the police do not put more effort in finding the children.

“Rethabile was a bubbly person and I urge anyone who have information regarding their whereabouts to contact police. The police took 48 hours to intensify a search and I believe if they reacted earlier, we could have found them in time,” she said.

North West police spokesman Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said: “The investigations are still underway and police are working hard. It is untrue that police are dragging their feet in finding the missing girls. We urge anyone with any information to call Captain Sebolai on 0725053045.”

South African Civic Organisation regional secretary in Dr Ruth Mompati, Mika Moeti said: “We will work closely with police to ensure that perpetrator/s are caught. We cannot continue to live normal while we have missing children. They have families and it is wrong for monsters do as they please within our communities.” 

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