Johannesburg – Police are investigating the brutal murder of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, whose mutilated body was found under a shrub in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg.
She had been missing since Sunday after going out with friends, prompting a widespread search.
The exact cause of her death is still unknown.
“The mutilated body was found in an open veld by a passer-by who notified the police. The suspects are unknown at this stage and police investigations are underway,” IOL quoted Gauteng provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi as saying.
[WATCH] The Durban Deep community in Roodepoort is reeling in shock following the discovery of a 14-year-old girl’s body in an open veld. Likhona Fose left home yesterday with friends and never made it back home. @NqobileMadlala_ is following that story.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/cN5DvzcF3z
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) June 1, 2025
“Resources have been mobilised to ensure that culprits responsible for this heinous attack are behind bars and brought to book. Police are calling upon any person to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the culprits to contact Crime Stop line at 08600 10111 or report anonymous tip-offs on MySapsApp which can be downloaded on any smartphone.”
DETAILS ABOUT THE GRIM DISCOVERY OF THE BODY OF #LikhonaFose
– The family of 14-year-old Likhona Fose in Durban Deep believe those who killed her may have taken advantage of the fact that she was considered to be ‘gender non-conforming.’
– Her loved ones say they regarded the… pic.twitter.com/IrlPCutRE0
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) June 2, 2025
Police have opened a thorough investigation and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist the case.
Her death comes shortly after the murder of 30-year-old aspiring journalist Olorato Mongale, whose body was dumped following a date in Johannesburg.
#NDABANEWS: Body of Missing Teen Likhona Fose Found in Roodepoort.
The body of 14-year-old Likhona Fose, who was reported missing on Saturday, was discovered on Sunday in an open veld in the Durban Deep area of Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg.
According to local authorities,… pic.twitter.com/6Xxyxz5I1N
— Thulani Ndaba (@tndaba) June 2, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
