Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Gugulethu matric pupil, Ongeziwe Kamlana, 17, disappeared approximately a week ago. (Supplied)
**Tragic Discovery in Kuils River**
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a body found inside a burnt-down bungalow on an erf in Palomino Street, Jagtershof in Kuils River has been identified as that of a teenager who had gone missing in Gugulethu. The incident, which occurred in February, has left the community in shock.
- **Burnt Beyond Recognition**
- The body discovered at the scene was burnt beyond recognition, making the identification process a challenging task for authorities.
- **From Inquest to Murder**
- Initially treated as an inquest case, the docket was later changed to murder after the deceased was positively identified as 17-year-old Ongeziwe Kamlana through DNA comparison at Tygerberg Mortuary.
**Police Investigation**
A spokesperson for Kuils River police, WO Liesel Beukes, confirmed the registration of an inquest docket on Sunday, 18 February. The tragic incident has prompted a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s disappearance and untimely death.
**Community Mourns**
The discovery of Ongeziwe Kamlana’s body has sent shockwaves through the communities of Gugulethu and Kuils River. The tragic loss of a young life has left many in mourning and seeking justice for the victim.
**Arrest Made**
Following the identification of the body, a 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 3 March, in connection with the case. He appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 5th, facing charges related to the teenager’s disappearance and death.
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