In a significant development, two foreign nationals, aged 27 and 33, have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sibongile Portia Ngwana , who was reported missing on 28 November 2023. The Mangaung Police Station received the report from Ngwana’s distressed family. ALSO READ: More than 1 700 people arrested in Gauteng for various offenses Breakthrough: Grim discovery on January 4 The breakthrough came on 4 January 2024, following information that led authorities to the suspects. Subsequent investigations led to a grim discovery—a set of remains found in an open veld near M10 Road. While an expert at the scene confirmed the remains to be human, forensic tests are pending to conclusively establish whether they belong to Sibongile Ngwana. ALSO READ: South African Police arrested over 90 suspected illegal miners this week Expressing satisfaction with the progress, Free State Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, urged patience from the community and family members. “We are pleased with the progress made by the multi-disciplinary team charged with these investigations. We appeal to our communities and next of kin to be patient and allow formal tests to be conducted before we presume the identity of these human remains,” said Motswenyane. ALSO READ: Over 95 suspects arrested for illegal mining More arrests expected in Bloemfontein Court The multi-disciplinary investigative team is actively pursuing further leads, and additional arrests are anticipated. The detained suspects are expected to face legal proceedings soon in the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court. As the community awaits the outcome of forensic tests, the case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to bring closure to the unsettling disappearance of Sibongile Portia Ngwana. ALSO READ: More than 4000 motorists arrested, over 3000 vehicles impounded this FESTIVE SEASON CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES BY NOZIBUSISO MAZIBUKO

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