Five-year-old girl missing in Ventersdorp
The police are asking the help of the community in locating the missing girl.
A five-year-old girl allegedly went missing after being left alone with a three-year-old sibling at home in Goedgevonden village. This incident happened on 28 April 2024 at around 6:00. The parents allegedly left their children alone at home to go to a local tavern, and upon return, the five-year-old girl, Maletlhogonolo Hlongwane, was nowhere to be found.
The parents are being investigated on a case of child neglect.
After an intensive search was conducted around Goedgevonden with no results, the police reached out for help.
The five-year-old missing girl is dark in complexion and was last seen wearing a red tracksuit top, peach trousers and no shoes.
Anyone who may have information on Maletlhogonolo Hlongwane’s whereabouts are asked to contact Sergeant Cecilia Batantse on 060 967 3966 or Captain Willem Smit on 082 772 6453. The South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111 can be called, and alternatively, information can be shared via MySAPS App from your smartphone.
