–Staff Writer / Thurs, 29 January 2026
The family of 21-year-old Masego Pholoholo is reeling after her body was discovered following days of desperate searching.
Pholoholo was reported missing after she was last seen on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at Chillers Tavern in Jouberton, near Klerksdorp in the North West.
According to the Missing Person South Africa the information provided by a family member indicate that, Pholoholo was at the popular tavern when she disappeared.
The missing person said according sources its alleged that she was taken by force from the establishment. Her body was later discovered buried under a bed at a residence in Jouberton Extension 11.
At the time of publishing, the South African Police Service (SAPS) had not issued an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding her death. Police investigations are ongoing.
Authorities have cautioned against the circulation of unverified information, noting that names currently being shared on social media are based on community allegations and have not yet been formally confirmed by law enforcement.
Pholoholo was described by those close to her as a young woman full of promise and ambition. She supported herself by selling perfumes and had recently built a house for her mother, a gesture that family members say reflected her sense of responsibility, love, and determination.
She was due to turn 22 later this year.
The tragic discovery has once again sparked outrage and renewed calls for action against gender-based violence, as community members continue to demand justice for Pholoholo.
Members of the public who may have verified information that could assist the investigation are urged to contact SAPS directly.
More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
News Junction (Gold Standard)