"They Were Very Busy": Mahikeng Woman Found After Kidnapping, North West Community Praises Saps
- Prudence Molalepula Mooketsi was allegedly abducted in the early hours of the morning in Lomanyaneng, Mahikeng
- NW SAPS Col. Adele Myburg confirmed Mooketsi was found alive in Ditakong village and received medical attention
- Community members gathered at the scene praised police for working tirelessly to bring her home safely
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A kidnapped Mahikeng woman was found alive on 17 September 2026, bringing relief to a community that had feared the worst. Prudence Molalepula Mooketsi, who was allegedly abducted in the early hours of that morning in Lomanyaneng, was located in Ditakong village at around 19:30 that evening.
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North West SAPS spokesperson Col. Adele Myburg confirmed the news at an outdoor press briefing. Col. Myburg said:
"I can confirm that she is alive, severely traumatised, but she was found."
She added that Mooketsi appeared to have been dropped off at the village by those who took her, and that an ambulance was called to the scene to provide a medical evaluation before she returned home.
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The clip shared by @a.o.utlwile.dikgang provided context. One man praised police for their efforts, saying that you just have to approach them the right way and they will help. The video drew attention online, with many viewers expressing gratitude and calling the outcome a rare and welcome miracle. Watch the full press briefing from the scene here:
Mzansi applauds Mahikeng police rescue
Viewers flooded the comments with relief and praise:
@FifiCooper San said:
"Thank God she's safe 🥺❤️"
@Tswana_hun wrote:
"Rare outcome indeed 🙌🏾 Sadly, a safe return like this feels almost like a miracle these days. We're incredibly grateful she was found alive and reunited with her family. 🙌🏾😮💨"
@tumie1986 shared:
"They made me proud, you know. I saw them yesterday, they were very busy."
@Mommy_Mini083 said:
"We thank the police, we thank God and the ancestors."
@sosgirl wrote:
"Oh Lord, you never fail us, we thank the mighty one of heaven, we will continue to praise you at all times❤️"
@Lebo.N called on authorities:
"Disclose who abducted her. We need to know the criminals."
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