South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

POLOKWANE – The South African Police Service in Hlanganani under Mopani District has registered an inquest docket following an untimely death of a six-year-old girl who was found floating in a pit toilet at Wisani Section, Nkuzana village on Friday 02 January 2026.

It is alleged that a group of children were playing outside the yard when the victim suddenly disappeared from them.

Moments later, her mother noticed that the daughter had disappeared, and a massive search was immediately launched until she was discovered floating inside a toilet pit.

The girl was taken out from the pit and rushed to a Medical Health Center, but she was certified dead on arrival.

Meanwhile the Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Major General Jan Scheepers has warned the communities to always be aware of the whereabouts of their children to prevent similar related regrettable incidents. 

Police investigations are continuing.
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