The Phuthaditjhaba Police Search and Rescue Diving Team has retrieved the body of an unidentified woman from the Liebenbergsvlei River, outside Bohlokong in the Free State.
The deceased, estimated to be in her 20s, was recovered on Thursday. An inquest case has been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
Police spokesperson Mmako Mophiring says the woman was wearing blue tracksuit pants and a pink T-shirt when she was recovered.
#sapsFS [POLICE RETRIEVE BODY OF UNKNOWN FEMALE FROM LIEBENBERGSVLEI RIVER]
The Phuthaditjhaba Police #SearchAndRescue Diving Team, comprising Sergeant Mabe and Constable Rampai, with the assistance of local Emergency Medical Services personnel, retrieved the body of an unidentified female from the Liebenbergsvlei River outside Bohlokong.
The deceased is estimated to be in her twenties. At the time of recovery, she was wearing blue tracksuit pants and a pink T-shirt.
Her identity remains unknown, and an inquest case has been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
Anyone who may assist in identifying the deceased or locating her family or relatives is requested to contact Bohlokong Detective Warrant Officer Hescock on 082 453 0794. ML
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(@SAPoliceService) November 5, 2026