The South African Police Service has activated resources and teams to hunt down an African male who uses the name of John (pseudonym) and drives a VW Polo fitted with a cloned number plate that belong to a Toyota Hilux. The cloned number plate is LT 57 JG GP.
The man is wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a 30-year-old female.
Olorato Mongale went on a date with her alleged killer who picked her up from her residential complex driving a white vw polo. During investigations it emerged that the vehicle is fitted with fake registration number plates. The fake registration number plate is: LT 57 JG GP.
The man fetched Olorato at her residential complex in Athol, Johannesburg at around 15:00 pm on Sunday, 25 May 2025. He drove with the victim in the township of Alexandra, proceeded to Kew and between Alexandra and Lombardy West in Johannesburg, this man allegedly murdered Olorato and dumped her body.
Some of the belongings of the victim which include a phone and a handbag were found abandoned on 9th rd in Kew, Johannesburg.
Her body was found in less than two hours at around 16:50 in Lombardy West on Sunday afternoon by the SAPS with the assistance of community members.
Gauteng police are investigating the possibility that “John” was with another male suspect when they allegedly murdered Olorato.
Gauteng police are also investigating a similar case after a 39-year-old woman was also found dumped in Catherine Street in Sandown, Sandton on 08 May 2025.
Just last week, police pounced on a man who was targetting women on Facebook using a fake profile and identity. The 24-year-old man is still in custody and has already appeared before the Bolobedu Magistrates court on a charge of kidnapping and rape. He had lured a 28-year-old female to Limpopo under false pretenses and raped her repeatedly. She was later rescued by police at a filling station in Giyani.
While Police investigating teams are on the ground on the Olorato Mongale case and several other GBVF cases, we are urging women to be extra vigilant and look out for this vw polo. Women are also urged to always report their whereabouts to friends and family when meeting new friends or going out on dates. Avoid to meet strangers in secluded areas and only in public spaces.