Decomposed body of missing Sedibeng student found in Blesbokspruit near Ratanda
The decomposed body of missing student discovered in Blesbokspruit near Ratanda.
A fisherman discovered a decomposed body floating in the Blesbokspruit, near Ratanda, on May 15.
The police believe it was the body of Phakamile Mapfumi (21), a student who went missing on April 27. Mapfumi was a student at the Sebideng College.
The body was already in an advanced state of decomposition and had no physical injuries.
“We opened an inquest docket and will do a thorough investigation to determine the cause of death,” said Sergeant Moss Maluleke, Ratanda SAPS corporate communications officer.
According to reports, Mapfuni and friends attended a party in Ratanda. On their way home, Mapfumi said he wanted to return to the party.
The next day, when he did not return home, his friends reported him missing at the Ratanda police station.
Mapfumi was originally from Siyabuswa Village in Mpumalanga.
The friends found it strange that Mapfumi wanted to return to the party as he did not know anyone there.
Ratanda SAPS requested anyone with information to contact them on 016 343 7014 or the detective commander directly on 079 692 4853.
