A 24-year-old woman reported missing in Eastern Cape, South Africa, has been found dead.
Eastern Cape police confirmed that Zintle Takane’s body was discovered buried in a shallow grave in Fort Beaufort on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
A suspect, believed to be her boyfriend, has been arrested in connection with her murder and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Beaufort Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, June 6.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Siphokazi Mawisa stated that Takane was reported missing on Friday, May 31.
On Tuesday, the police requested anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.
“It is alleged that Takane was last seen at around 9pm with her boyfriend in Mike Valley, Fort Beaufort,” Mawisa said.
“It is further alleged that she left with her boyfriend in his white Mercedes-Benz. That was the last time anyone had seen or heard from her. Her boyfriend could also not be traced for any information concerning her whereabouts.”
Police said a 34- year-old man was arrested and charged.
Mawisa said police investigations were ongoing.
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