In a heartwarming turn of events, 16-year-old Amahle Nonkosi Makhaye, who went missing on Monday, July 9, has been located and is receiving medical treatment.
Amahle went missing in Overport, Durban, after being left off by her family on Ridge Road at 7.30 a.m. for school at Ridge Park College.
When they returned to pick her up at 2.30pm, she was nowhere to be found. A missing persons report was immediately lodged at the Cato Manor police station.
As the search for Amahle escalated, her mother, Ritta Sindi Dlamini, asked for aid on Facebook, urging anyone who sees her to contact her immediately.
Following a frantic search, the family learned via Facebook that Amahle had been sighted at the Engen Hippo Park parking.
The mother took to Facebook to express relief and gratitude, stating: “We are relieved to inform everyone that Amahle Nonkosi Makhaye has been found and is currently receiving urgent medical care.”
The family extended their heartfelt thanks to the authorities, volunteers and staff at Engen Hippo Park for their assistance and support during this challenging time.
However, due to the highly sensitive nature of this matter, they have requested privacy, but promised to provide further updates once they have gathered all necessary information.
