Missing Limpopo South African Police Service Female Sergeant Found Dead Days After Going Missing

• The South African Police Service in Limpopo mourned the death of one of their members who was found dead
• The female sergeant, Juliet Motshwene, went missing on 30 January 2024 and her body was found in an advanced stage of decomposition
• Netizens are crying with the police and passing on their condolences, and one netizen remarked that even police are unsafe in the community

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered police investigations and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.

A South African Police Service sergeant stationed in the Sekhukhune District in Limpopo was found days after she went missing. Her body was already decomposing when it was found, and netizens are mourning her death.

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According to the South African Police Service, Sergeant Juliet Motshwene went missing after she was last seen leaving her house in Kgapamadi. She was dressed in blue jeans, pink sneakers and a green top. The police mobilised all of their resources in the area to find her.

Her body was found outside her village four days after she went missing. When the police found her, her body was already decomposed to an advanced stage. The police called on anyone with any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her death to come forward. The acting Provincial Commissioner, Major Jan Scheepers, mourned the loss of Motshwene.

"The South African Police Service in Limpopo, along with the family and the public, are mourning the loss of our esteemed colleague. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones and offer our support during this difficult period."

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South Africans disturbed by her death

Netizens on Facebook were affected by the death of the police officer.

Ngqheche Ubisi said:

"If possible, when you opt to be a police officer, you should have a permanent residence in an area designated for police officers. Your safety would be more guaranteed."

Bathabile Thabi Mabena said:

"Awu mara. Rest in peace, member."

Myb Jairoo remarked:

"Rest in power."

Frankie Shava asked:

"Kante, what's going on?"

Vanessa Harvey remarked:

"Bheki Cele, it's your responsibility."

2 Police officers found dead in their home in Tshwane

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that two police officers stationed in Tshwane were found dead in their house.

The members were allegedly found with gunshot wounds and police could not determine what happened. South Africans shared their thoughts on what they believe caused the deaths and how the police could solve the crime.

Source: Briefly News