The area was condoned off as a crime scene on Monday evening.
On the day when residents were praying for the safe return of eight-year-old Anovuyo Oncke, no one could believe what unfolded hours later.
Anovuyo disappeared on September 6, 2025, and on Monday, September 7, a mass prayer event was held in the Riemvasmaak informal settlement, Phumlani Village.
She was last seen on the morning of September 6, 2025, after leaving the house at about 7am.
The Grade 1 Perivale Primary School learner was last seen wearing black pants and a pink pajama top.






