The South African Police Service in Vuwani outside Thohoyandou have launched a manhunt for suspects responsible for the brutal murder of a 23 year old woman, Portia Rambau from Tshimbupfe Thondoni after she went missing a day before Christmas.
The deceased reportedly left home in the morning at about 10:00 to a local tavern but never returned home. The family then reported the matter to the police and consequently a missing person file was opened. The Police immediately started with the search operation joined by the community members. Subsequently, the victim’s body was found with multiple stab wounds in the bushes near Tshimbupfe Thondoni on Wednesday, 28 December 2022 at about 10:30
Police have opened a case of murder and and there are no arrest yet.The motive for the incident is still unknown but Gender Bases Violence cannot be ruled out
Police appeal to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects involved in this matter to call the crime stop number at 0860010111or the nearest police station. Alternatively, they may share the information via MySAPSApp.