Simphiwe Mamosadi (13) went missing on 16 March after she informed her family that she was going to visit her friends.

Unfortunately, she never returned home.

Police searched at friends and relatives, but without success.

At the time of her disappearance, Mamosadi was last seen wearing black takkies with a black tracksuit.

Anyone with information that can assist in locating the missing teenager should contact the investigating officer, Captain Mokgwatsane, on 082 414 3244, the Crime Stop number on 086 001 0111 or their nearest police station.

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