Platfontein mother pleads for missing girl’s safe return

The mother of a missing eight-year old Platfontein girl near Kimberley, has made an anguished appeal for her daughter’s safe return.

Melissa Kanguya was last seen on Thursday.

Her mother, Mariana Kanguya says she was an active little girl who loved playing in the veld near their San settlement.

She now fears for her daughter’s life…

“I last saw my daughter when she came home after school, she quickly came into the house to take off her school uniform, then she went to play with her friends in the nearby veld, where they usually play,” says Kanguya

Police and residents are continuing the search for the little girl and urge anyone with information to call 082 446 7756.

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