Hunt for suspects who raped, killed a 2-year-old

The police in Letsitele outside Tzaneen have launched a manhunt for the suspect who raped and killed a 2-year-old child. The Child’s tiny body was found on Thursday, 13 October 2022 at about 13:00. It was discovered in the bushes near Nwamitwa village.

This is after the child went missing the previous day while visiting her mother’s alleged boyfriend. It is reported the woman went to her neighbour’s house at about 12:00 to borrow a wheelbarrow. Thereafter proceeded to fetch water from the nearby river, while the child was left alone in the house.

When she returned, she became worried when she could not find the child and immediately called the police. A joint search operation involving members of the South African Police Service Search and Rescue Unit. The K9 Unit, Emergency Services personnel and local police assisted by community members, was also immediately conducted.

Sadly, the little 2-year-old was found the following day in the bushes, raped and killed.

Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has expressed shock and disgust at this senseless incident. She urged members of the community to assist the police with information so that justice can prevail.

The Police have opened cases of rape and murder and anyone with information that can assist in the apprehension of the suspects. They should contact the investigating officer Sergeant Isaac Raseala on 076 618 0899. The crime stop number is 0860010111 or nearest police station or MySAPSApp.