Family of Vutomi Mathebula, 28, Devastated After Her Body Found in Kempton Park
- The family of Vutomi Mathebula, a 28-year-old woman from Giyani, confirmed her death after her decomposed body was found in Kempton Park
- Mathebula had been reported missing in March, and her family received ransom calls demanding money for her return
- Her mother described her as a loving, disciplined person who cared for her child, as the family prepares to bury her on Thursday
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LIMPOPO — The family of Vutomi Mathebula, a 28-year-old woman from Homu 14-A section in Giyani, says they are devastated following confirmation that her decomposed remains were discovered among bodies dumped in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
According to SABC News, Mathebula had been reported missing in March. During that period, her family received ransom calls from unknown individuals demanding payment for her return. Her body was later found among multiple remains discovered in the Kempton Park area.
Family remembers Vutomi as a caring mother
Her mother, Emma Mathebula, described her daughter as a warm and principled individual.
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"Vutomi was a good person. She was always smiling and respectful. She was supportive and took care of her child. She was disciplined," she said.
Funeral arrangements underway in Giyani
Family spokesperson Tiyiselani Maringa confirmed that a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, with the burial to follow on Thursday at Homu 14-A in Giyani. Maringa said the family is appealing to the community for assistance ahead of what is expected to be a large gathering.
"Preparations are underway; we are asking for donations of food items for the funeral. We are expecting a huge number of people to attend the burial," Maringa said.
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Victim's family shares ordeal before body found
In a related article, Briefly News reported on Itumeleng Kekana’s family and the 17-day search that followed her disappearance. The 32-year-old tailor and product seller was last seen on 17 July 2026 before her body was found near a river along the R21
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