Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

FREE STATE - The Bethlehem police are requesting community assistance in locating a missing person, Bathabile Bani from Bethlehem, who went missing on Sunday, 14 December 2025.

It is alleged that the missing person’s mother was busy washing clothes when she noticed that the door of her flat was left open and Bathabile was nowhere to be found. A search was conducted at Bohlokong, neighbouring houses, and nearby shops, but with no success.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact Bethlehem Detective Captain Nel on 082 550 4599 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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