The body of six-year-old Bontle Mashiyane who went missing in Mpumalanga more than three weeks ago has been found mutilated not far from her home.
Bontle's aunt Sharon Mashiyane confirmed to SowetanLIVE on Saturday afternoon that her niece's body had been found but did not want to say much as the family was trying to come to terms with the matter.
A police source close to the investigation also confirmed that the suspect Collen Hlongwane, who was last seen talking with the girl on April 30, was arrested on Friday along with another man. The two allegedly pointed out to the police where Bontle's body was dumped.
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