The police in the notorious township of KwaNobuhle on the outskirts of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, have launched a manhunt after two teenage girls were killed, their bodies burned and dumped on the side of a road.
The grim discovery was made on Wednesday morning, and the local police were notified.
According to Captain Andre Beetge, who speaks for the police in the province, detectives have since opened two cases of murder.
“Kwanobuhle SAPS detectives have opened a double murder case following the grim discovery of two burnt bodies in Khayelitsha, Kwanobuhle, this morning, 18 June 2025. At approximately 08:35, police were notified about bodies found in bushes adjacent to 4th Avenue, Khayelitsha. Upon arrival, members discovered the severely burnt remains of two unidentified females,” Beetge said.
Beetge added that preliminary investigations indicate the victims are estimated to be between 17 and 19 years old, and the identities of the deceased remain unknown at this stage.
“The motive for this callous act is also unknown and forms a critical part of the ongoing investigation being conducted by Kwanobuhle SAPS detectives under the leadership of the Serious Violent Crimes unit.
“Police are urgently appealing to the community for any information that could assist this investigation. Anyone with information can contact the SAPS Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 or the MySAPS App. Anonymous tip-offs can also be reported,” Beetge added.
