DELMAS- Police are searching for suspect (s) after a seven-year-old girl was found murdered on Wednesday, 12 November,2025, in Delpark Extension 2.
According to police reports, the deceased’s mother, Ayanda Ngwenyama approached the Delmas Police Station on 11 November 2025 to report that daughter, Thandolwethu Mahlangu, had gone missing the previous day around 18:00. It is alleged that the child went to her father’s house and did not return home. Members of the community joined in the search throughout the night but were unsuccessful in finding her.
The following morning, the mother received a text message from an unknown number demanding R30 000, allegedly owed by the child’s father, in exchange for the child’s safety.
A missing person inquiry was opened, and all relevant role players were informed. Preliminary investigations traced the cellphone number used by the kidnappers to the Botleng area. Loan sharks in the vicinity were brought in for questioning, and several addresses linked to the investigation were visited, but with no success.
Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane confirmed that Thandolwethu was found deceased at Delpark Extension 2. “Her body was discovered by a neighbour who was cleaning his yard when he noticed small legs protruding from underneath rubble behind a shack. All relevant authorities were immediately informed and attended the scene,” said Ndubane.
The suspects remain unknown at this stage, and a murder case has been opened.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist in the investigation to contact the branch commander, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Dibakoane, on 079 268 0040, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted via the MySAPS App. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality, and callers may remain anonymous.
