@KaraboMolewa Let's cheer on SAPS as they unveil their media briefing. We're hungry for bold action that addresses staffing issues head-on, ensuring safer, trusted policing across our beautiful nation. Exciting times ahead 🇿🇦❤️
MEDIA STATEMENT
Date: 16 June 2025
To: All Media
For Immediate Release
MINISTRY OF POLICE ASSURES MOBILISATION OF MAXIMUM RESOURCES IN THE KAMOGELO BAUKUDI CASE
The Ministry of Police assures the public that maximum resources have been deployed in the case relating to the disappearance of 19 year old Kamogelo Baukudi from Bloemfontein, in the Free State.
Kamogelo was kidnapped on Thursday, 5 June 2025, at approximately 11:55 after the vehicle he was travelling in was stopped after being suspected of delivering drugs, allegedly by two men impersonating police officers. They took Kamogelo into their vehicle and have since kidnapped him.
Following the reporting of the incident, a multi-disciplinary team was established comprising amongst others, Detectives, members from Crime Intelligence and Visible Policing, a hostage negotiator, with the assistance of the Private Security Industry.
The team has followed up on various leads, and has spoken to family members and friends and has also engaged with their sources in an attempt to find the missing teen.
Several briefings to the Ministry on updates have taken place. To date, one individual has been arrested, is in custody and will appear in court again on 24 June 2025. The investigation is still underway and the Ministry assures the public that maximum resources have been deployed to ensure Kamogelo’s safe return.
The SAPS continues to appeal for public assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Kelaotswe Lebodi – 082 527 6348, Lieutenant Colonel David Ramasoala – 082 527 7390 or Captain Sabata Jafta Moseme – 082 526 2713. Alternatively, they can drop an anonymous tip on the MySAPS App or call the @SAPoliceService Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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