PINETOWN police made a gruesome discovery while continuing with their search for Siphumelele Mzimba from Nazareth.

The body of the 10-year-old girl was found in a bush in Nazareth yesterday afternoon, (Thursday, 4 July).

Siphumelele was reported missing after she went to a hairdresser near her home, but never reached her destination on Thursday, 13 June.

Later that day her parents received a message demanding a ransom of R20 000.

A few days later, a 39-year-old woman was arrested in connection with Siphumelele’s disappearance.

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According to Pinetown Cluster communications officer, Capt Bongumusa, Pinetown FCS members were busy with their investigation around the suspect’s house when they detected a smell coming from a nearby bush.

“When they went to search, they found the body with her feet tied up. Her dad identified her,” said Manqele.

He said a case of murder has been added to the suspect’s charges.

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