A seven-year-old girl remains missing after going unaccounted for since February, prompting a reward from local police. Lathitha Mtolo was last seen by friends in the Marikana area of Kokstad on February 26, 2026. Despite efforts to locate her, her whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities have offered a R50,000 reward for any information that could help find the child.
A 33-year-old man was previously arrested following community intervention. He was apprehended and assaulted by locals before being detained. The suspect reportedly confessed under pressure that he had kidnapped Lathitha. Investigations are ongoing as authorities continue to seek public assistance in locating the missing child.
