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Teenage girl’s body found in Umzumbe River

Police are investigating.

January 16, 2026
Fundiswa Mzobe Less than a minute
Snenhlanhla Ngcobo's body was found in the Umzumbe River.

The body of Snethemba Ngcobo (18) was found in the Umzumbe River in Magog, KwaMadlala area on Thursday (January 15).

According to her brother, Musa Slangwe, the family is unsure what happened to her.

Snethemba Ngcobo was found dead in the Umzumbe River.

Slangwe added Ngcobo went to bed on Wednesday evening complaining of being tired, but early the next morning she was not in her room.

“While we were trying to figure where she could be, we received a call that her body was found in the river.”

Police attended the scene.

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January 16, 2026
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Fundiswa Mzobe

Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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