The death of the 7 year old boy in Hlanganani who was kidnapped yesterday at around 15:00 at Olifantshoek is condemned by the Provinvial Commisioner Lt Gnl Nneke Ledwaba.

‘It is alleged that the boy was playing with his friends when a red sedan arrived and the driver called the victim to board the vehicle. The driver sped off and disappeared with the victim, according to Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe.

His body was found by the police in a cattle dip at Olifantshoek in the Hlanganani Policing area today.

The cause of death, motive and suspects is still unknown and investigations are ongoing.

Community members are therefore requested to give the police  space to investigate this matter in full without engaging in any illegal activities including mob-attacks or killings.

Anyone with information may contact the police on 082 451 7553 or the nearest Police Station or the crime stop number 086 0010 111.