The 16-year-old Machaka Radebe, who was allegedly kidnapped on Saturday, has been found dead by a passing civilian.

Machaka was last seen by her brother on the day at around 12:00. He woke up at 12:45, went to Machaka’s room just to find it empty.

He proceeded to call her phone but it was answered by an unknown male who demanded ransom for her release or she will die.

Inevitably, Machaka met her untimely fate. Her body was found in the early hours of yesterday.

The Bloemspruit Police Station received information at around 02:00 about a female body found in the field near phase nine in Bloemfontein.

On arrival, the police confirmed that it was indeed Machaka who was stabbed in her back.

The suspect or suspects are still unknown. Police are appealing to anyone who might have information on the incident, to contact Colonel Bolsiek on 082 466 8530 or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. Alternatively, drop an anonymous tip on the MySAPS app.