Vuwani police launch manhunt after body of missing woman (23) found

South African Police Service

Vuwani police launch manhunt after body of missing woman (23) found
Vuwani police launch manhunt after body of missing woman (23) found

The Police 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 case 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 there are no arrest yet.

The motive for the incident is still unknown however, police investigations continue.

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 08600 10111or the nearest police station.

Alternatively, members of the public may share the information via MySAPS App.

Police investigations continue.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service