Missing Teen Girl Found Murdered At Father’s Home As Police Hunt Dad

Police in Hlanganani, Polokwane, have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 15-year-old girl, who had been reported missing alongside her father, was discovered on Christmas Day.

Xilaveko Suke was found dead at her father’s residence in Rotterdam Village, three days after she was last seen leaving home with him.

Missing Girl Found Dead on Christmas Morning

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that the teenager disappeared on Monday, 22 December 2025, after allegedly leaving home with her father, Peter Themba Baloyi, who remains missing.

The pair were believed to be travelling to Giyani when concerned relatives raised the alarm and reported them missing, prompting a police search and public appeal.

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“On Thursday, 25 December 2025, at around 8.50am, police received a report regarding the discovery of a body at the father’s place of residence, at Rotterdam Village,” Ledwaba said.

Body Found in Decomposed State With Stab Wound

Ledwaba said police were met by the girl’s paternal grandmother upon arrival at the property. She directed officers to a one-room structure on the premises where the body was discovered.

Police found the teenager’s remains in a partially decomposed state, with visible injuries.

Ledwaba confirmed: police “established that the body of the 15-year-old was in a partial state of decomposition and had a visible stab wound”.

Based on the condition of the body and the injuries, police immediately opened a murder docket.

Father Still Missing as House Burns Down

The investigation took a disturbing turn later on Christmas Day when police were called back to the same property.

“On Thursday, 25 December 2025, police were alerted of the house of the deceased’s father which was found burned on 25 December 2025, at around 6pm, and police attended the scene,” Ledwaba said.

Police are investigating whether the fire is linked to the teenager’s murder. Forensic teams have processed both scenes as detectives pursue multiple leads.

“Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing,” Ledwaba added.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to assist police.

“Anyone with information that may assist police in tracing the missing father or contribute to the investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer, Captain Walter Marivate, on 082 468 8673, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” said Ledwaba.

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