COMMUNITY INCIDENT REPORT
Location: Behind Othandweni Children’s Home and NICRO Centre, Mofolo South, Soweto
Date: 15 September 2026
Incident: Discovery of Suspected Human Remains
A community member, Mr Thato Khumalo of Mofolo South, reported the discovery of what appears to be the remains or body parts of a female person behind Othandweni Children’s Home and the NICRO Centre in Mofolo South, Soweto.
The matter was subsequently communicated through the relevant community communication group, and Moroka SAPS was advised of the reported incident.
At the time of this report, approximately two hours had elapsed without visible SAPS attendance at the reported location. Community members have expressed concern regarding the delay, particularly given that the reported discovery may constitute a potential crime scene requiring urgent police intervention, scene preservation, and forensic examination.
Request for Urgent Police Attendance
We respectfully request that Moroka SAPS urgently attend the reported location and:
Secure and preserve the area as a potential crime scene;
Prevent unauthorised persons from entering or disturbing the scene;
Conduct the necessary investigation;
Arrange for appropriate forensic personnel to examine and document the scene; and
Establish the identity and circumstances surrounding the suspected remains.
Community Safety and Scene Preservation
Community members are strongly requested not to touch, move, remove, or interfere with any remains or other possible evidence at the location.
Members of the public should keep away from the area and allow SAPS and forensic personnel to conduct their work without interference.
This report records a community member’s observation and should not be taken as confirmation of the identity or cause of death until the appropriate authorities have conducted an investigation.
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