Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

WESTERN CAPE - Hout Bay police are investigating the identity, gender and cause of death following the discovery of a body of a child in a rocky and sandy area of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay on Tuesday afternoon by a member of the community.

Due to the state of decomposition of the body, the age, gender and identity could not be immediately determined. An autopsy is expected to be conducted soon to determine the cause of death. Meanwhile DNA testing will also be done to ascertain if the body is that of Anothando Mhlobo from the area who went missing in August 2020.

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