
Heidelberg Police Appeal for Help to Find Missing Owami Moloto
Heidelberg SAPS is urging anyone who may have seen Owami Moloto or who has information that could assist in locating her to come forward.

Heidelberg SAPS is urging anyone who may have seen Owami Moloto or who has information that could assist in locating her to come forward.

Police said the teenager had reportedly made several attempts to take their own life before disappearing, raising serious concerns for their safety and wellbeing.

He added that government leaders should never have to comfort families who have lost loved ones during service delivery protests.

Premier Lesufi described the events as "deeply unfortunate and regrettable" while condemning the violence that erupted during the protests, including the torching of the Lesedi Executive Mayor's home.

Police confirmed that while arrests have been made for public violence, no suspects have yet been arrested in connection with the alleged arson attack on the Executive Mayor's former house.

Meanwhile, the Gauteng Provincial Government has appealed for calm as efforts continue to restore water supply to affected communities.

"Communities experience service delivery failures, infrastructure deteriorates, businesses lose confidence and economic growth slows," Dunga stated.

As a result, the water utility implemented the 20% reduction in bulk water supply on 17 June 2026 after the parties were unable to reach an amicable solution.

Police said Mndau had previously been attending court proceedings but failed to appear on the scheduled trial date and has not returned to court since.

AHF Africa Bureau Chief, Martin Matabishi, said millions of women and girls across Africa still struggle to access basic menstrual products and safe sanitation facilities.