The disappearance of three South African constables has taken a tragic turn as authorities reported the discovery of two bodies along the Hennops River in Centurion. Three more bodies have been found and are yet to be positively identified. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that the investigations initiated following the constables’ disappearance have led to this grim finding, although the identities of the deceased have yet to be established.
The constables, Linda Cebekhulu, 24, Keamogetswe Buys, 30, and Boipelo Senoge, 20, were last seen on April 23 at an Engen garage near the Grasmere toll plaza on the N1. The trio, who were off duty at the time, were travelling in a white VW Polo sedan (registration number JCL 401 FS) from Bloemfontein to Limpopo, where they had been deployed.
Since their last known location, their vehicle tracking system and mobile phones have been unreachable, raising alarm among their colleagues and families. Police have intensified their search for additional evidence and a fourth body, hoping that further investigation will shed light on the circumstances surrounding the constables’ disappearance.
Brigadier Mathe urged the community to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation. “We ask anyone with relevant information to come forward as we continue to piece together the events leading up to this tragedy,” she stated during a press briefing.
While the discovery of the bodies brings some closure, it also amplifies the concerns surrounding the safety of law enforcement officials in the region. Colleagues of the missing constables have expressed their deep sorrow over the incident, highlighting the risks faced by those dedicated to serving and protecting the public even during their off-duty hours.
This is a developing story.