Three suspects appeared before Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court today facing four charges of Kidnapping, Human trafficking, Rape and murder.
Collen Hlongwane (36), Thapelo Ngomane (25) and Ntombi Mgwenya (40) were remanded in custody until 24 June 2022, as they applied for legal aid assistance. They did not want to apply for a bail. Their next appearance will be held at Masoyi Periodical Court.
The discovery of the little girl’s body was made on Saturday, 21 May 2022, at Mganduzweni near White River. Bontle Zethu Ditebogo Mashiyane, aged 6, was reported missing on Saturday, 30 April 2022, by her family, after she was last seen playing with other children nearby.
The investigation team was led to a scene where her decomposed body was found not far from her homestead.
