By OBAKENG MAJE
The police in Ventersdorp are searching for a missing girl, Maletlhogonolo Hlongwane (5), who allegedly went missing on 28 April 2024 at around 6am. The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said, Hlongwane and her sibling (3), were left alone at home in Goedgevonden village by a parent, who allegedly went to a local tavern.
“When a parent arrived back home, Hlongwane was nowhere to be found. An intensive search was conducted around Goedgevonden, but that did not yield positive results. Hlongwane, who is dark in complexion, was last seen wearing a red tracksuit top, peach trousers and no shoes.
“The police request anyone who may have information that can assist to locate her 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 on 08600 10111,” she said.
Myburgh further said alternatively, information can be shared via MySAPS App from your smartphone. She added that a case of child neglect is also under investigation against the parent.
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