The search operation for Rosina Masego Ditlhase tragically shifted to a murder investigation after her body was found.
Rosina Masego Ditlhase murder: Police launch manhunt for teen killers
The quiet of Letlhakaneng Village was shattered when the body of 14-year-old Rosina Masego Ditlhase was discovered on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 March 2024, by an unsuspecting passer-by.
This discovery has abruptly turned a search operation into a grim murder investigation.
Lethlabile police have officially launched a murder case and are now on an urgent manhunt for the culprits behind this heinous act.
Detective Sergeant Kgothatso Singo is leading the investigation, calling upon anyone with information to come forward.
“We urge the community to help us with any information that might lead to the arrest of those responsible for Rosina’s death,” stated Detective Sergeant Singo.
He emphasised the importance of community assistance in solving the case and assured that any tip-offs can be communicated anonymously through various channels, including the Crime Stop hotline and the MySAPS App.
Here’s what we know so far about the disappearance
Rosina Masego Ditlhase, who resided in Letlhakaneng Village near Letlhabile, was last seen alive on Thursday, 29 February 2024, around 17:30.
Her grandmother was the last person to see her at their residence before she vanished. Rosina was described as wearing black jeans, a red and yellow T-shirt, and a pair of black sandals at the time of her disappearance.
She is remembered as a slender, average-height girl with brown skin and a noticeable scar on her neck, details that have become crucial in piecing together her last known movements.
The community and police are now piecing together the timeline of Rosina’s disappearance, hoping to uncover clues that will lead them to the perpetrators.