By REGINALD KANYANE
THE hopes of finding two missing girls from Bloemhof have faded away after unknown bones were discovered in a shallow grave in October 2017. The bones that are believed to be of two missing girls from Boitumelong Location, in Bloemhof were taken to forensic.
Matseleng Nteta (7) and her friend, Rethabile Tshabadira (3) went missing more than a year ago. They were allegedly playing in the streets and went to the local tuck-shop to buy sweets but never returned.
North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone confirmed that unknown bones were discovered in Bloemhof. However, Mokgwabone said the bones were taken in for forensic investigations.
“We can confirm that bones were discovered in the area in October 2017. However, the bones were taken in for DNA and the results are not yet out. They were discovered by a passerby who went to the bushes to relieve himself. He saw the skull and reported the matter to the police.
“No one has been arrested as yet and police opened an inquest case. The case will only be changed to murder after DNA results. We urge our people to be calm and continue to work together with the police in reporting criminal activities taking place in their vicinity. The police will continue to serve our communities with pride and combat crime,” he said.
The parents of the missing girls said they want closure. Maria Nteta (28) who is the mother to Matseleng said: “We are still waiting for the forensic test results. We lost hope long time ago in the police because nothing positive came out of their investigations. It seems they have also hit dead end. I missed my daughter so much and I am looking for closure.”
Rethabile’s grandmother, Lenah Tshabadira (49) said the police have failed them dismally. She said the police did not put more efforts in finding their children.
“Rethabile was a bubbly person and I still maintain that the police failed us. The police took 48 hours to intensify a search. We could have found them in time if their reacted earlier. However, we will remain confident and wait for the DNA test,” she said.
Dr Ruth Mompati region social activist, Mika Moeti said: “We will work closely with police to ensure that perpetrator/s is caught. We cannot continue to live normal while we having missing children. They have families and it is wrong for monsters do as they please within our communities.”
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