Body of missing Mpumalanga 6-year-old child found mutilated and dumped

The body of six-year-old child who went missing more than three weeks ago was found mutilated not far from her home. Bontle Mashiyane’s body was dumped not far from her home in Mganduzweni near White River.

Bontle’s aunt Sharon Mashiyane confirmed on Saturday afternoon that her niece’s body had been found and did not want to share any more information as the family is trying to come to terms with the passing of the child.

“Yes, she has been found dead and mutilated. That’s what I can say for now. We are waiting for leadership of the police for further information,” said Mashiyane.

A police source close to the investigation said a suspect by the name of Collen Hlongwane, who was the last person seen talking to the 6-year-old girl on April 30, was arrested on Friday along with another man. The two suspects allegedly took the police to the place where Bontle’s body was dumped.

“On Friday night we arrested Hlongwane, and another man and they went to point out where the lifeless body of Bontle was found and mutilated,” said the officer who asked to remain anonymous.

Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the Mpumalanga police spokesperson confirmed the arrest of the two suspects but said provincial commissioner Lieutenant-General Semakaleng Manamela would be the suitable person to share more information as she was going to meet with Bontle’s family first.

Source: Sowetan Live, Lowvelder, Mpumalanga News, image from Mpumalanga News

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