03/06/2026
TRAGIC ENDING FOR OLEBOGENG AS POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER AND R**E.
The search for missing 18-year-old Olebogeng Felicia Tagote has ended in tragedy after human remains believed to be hers were discovered near a bridge along Bophuthatswana Road leading to Boitekong.
The discovery was made during a coordinated search operation involving members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Community in Blue, and concerned community members who had joined efforts to find the missing teenager.
Olebogeng was last seen on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when she and a friend left school. Her disappearance sparked concern among family members, friends, and residents who had hoped for her safe return.
A family member who was present at the scene identified the remains. Police confirmed that the body was found in a partially decomposed state, with the exact cause of death still to be determined through further forensic investigations.
The discovery has sent shockwaves through the Boitekong community. Preliminary investigations suggest that Olebogeng may have been sexually assaulted before her death, as she was found partially clothed. As a result, SAPS has opened investigations into charges of murder and r**e.
Police say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the young woman’s death are continuing, and detectives are following all possible leads.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Patrick Sebalane on 060 142 0796 or Detective Sergeant Peter Mosete on 078 926 3810 of the Boitekong Detectives. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.
