It has been three weeks since the kidnapping of 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi. SAPS have deployed maximum resources to find the missing Martie Du Plessis Special School Bloemfontein learner.

Bloemfontein Courant reports that according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, investigations are ongoing and maximum resources have been deployed.

Free State police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Covane told Bloemfontein Courant that external communication has been cut off due to the sensitivity of the case.

The case of the 42-year-old police officer charged with kidnapping and extortion was first heard on June 13 and initially postponed to yesterday to allow for an ID parade with the victim, who is still missing.

It has now been further postponed to Monday.

Free State launches school safety campaign

The Free State Department of Education launched the Provincial School Safety Campaign a week after Kamogelo’s kidnapping. According to the department, the campaign aims to reignite conversations around bullying, gangsterism, gender-based violence, sexism, and substance use in schools.

“Our schools are not always the safe spaces they ought to be. For too many children, walking into a classroom comes with anxiety, not assurance,” said HOD Adv Tsoarelo Malakoane at the launch at Tjhebelopele Primary School in Bloemfontein.

Motheo education director December Moloi shared concerning statistics, calling for intensified parental involvement and contributions from all corners of society.

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