Calls for public assistance to locate kidnapped 18-year-old Oratile Mothibi

The Taung Police request community assistance in locating 18-year-old Oratile Mothibi. According to information received, Oratile went with her brother and cousin (aged 11 and 14 years respectively) to fetch food from a farm in Modutung Village, close to Taung on the morning of Sunday, 23 January 2021.

Whilst walking back home in Magogong Village, the trio was allegedly chased by an unknown male, who was armed with a knife. Furthermore, the man grabbed Oratile and threatened the children, who wanted to rescue Oratile. The boys then ran home and informed their parents of the incident. Police and community have since this incident searched the area without success.

Oratile was wearing blue denim, a khaki long-sleeved blouse as well as black school shoes.

Anyone with information that can assist police in finding Oratile Mothibi can contact the investigating officer, Captain Joseph Montwedi on Cell: 082 ‪496 0332. Alternatively, Crime Stop can be contacted on ‪08600 10111 and anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the My SAPS Application from your smartphone.

Attached herewith are the photographs of Oratile Mothibi.