Burgersfort, Ga-Riba — A chilling discovery was made this week at Ntepane Primary School in Ga-Riba, Burgersfort, as police and forensic experts unearthed skeletal remains believed to belong to 17-year-old Khomotšo Matenche, who mysteriously vanished in April 2019. The shocking find has sent ripples of fear and grief through the local community, as details surrounding the case continue to unfold.
In an effort to prevent disruption to the ongoing investigation, the school was closed, with only a select group of students allowed to proceed with a planned trip. The bones, uncovered within the school grounds, are suspected to be those of young Khomotšo, a former student whose disappearance had long haunted the community.
The case took a disturbing turn when a local prophet revealed to Khomotšo's distraught mother that her own brother, Khomotšo's uncle, was responsible for the teen's death. This revelation, initially met with disbelief, led to a confession from the uncle, who is a business owner in the area. He admitted to the heinous crime, revealing that he had buried Khomotšo's remains at both the primary school and his own residence.
The uncle, whose name has not been released to protect the integrity of the investigation, is now in police custody. The confession has left the community reeling, as many struggle to comprehend how a trusted family member could commit such an atrocity.
The discovery of the remains marks a tragic end to the years of uncertainty and anguish experienced by Khomotšo's family. Forensic experts are currently working to confirm the identity of the remains through DNA testing, which will hopefully provide the family with the closure they have been desperately seeking.
As the investigation continues, questions remain about the circumstances leading to Khomotšo's death and the uncle's motives. Community members are grappling with feelings of betrayal and sorrow, as they come to terms with the fact that someone so close to the family could be involved in such a terrible act.
