By Staff Reporter
GA-SEKGOPO – The community of Ga-Sekgopo is mourning after the search for missing pensioner Koko Matsatsi Mamohlao Shai ended in tragedy on Wednesday midday.
The body of the 86-year-old, who disappeared from her home in Lebjelola village, was found in a nearby bush. Koko Shai had been missing since the morning of Thursday, November 7, 2024, when she was last seen wearing a dark brown traditional dress (khiba) with white floral patterns and an orange towel. Her disappearance led to an extensive community-led search effort over the past week, drawing support from family, neighbors, and local volunteers.
The search continues for another missing pensioner, 73-year-old Lerupu Piet Mokwalakwala, who was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, November 6, 2024, around 5:00 a.m. Authorities are calling for assistance from the public in locating Mokwalakwala, whose family is anxious for his safe return.
The police have urged anyone with information on Mokwalakwala’s whereabouts to contact Detective Kgatla at +27 82 319 9764, the SAPS Crime Stop number at 08600 10111, or visit their nearest police station.
