Police discover remains of missing woman in grave on Bloemfontein farm
Police uncover the remains of a missing woman on a farm, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend.
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In a harrowing development in the search for a missing woman, police dug up the decomposed body of a 27-year-old reportedly buried in a shallow grave on a farm homestead in the Kloofeind area, just outside Bloemfontein.
The discovery came after complex crime intelligence efforts and an alleged visit to a sangoma by the suspect, a 34-year-old farm worker, who has since been arrested.
On Monday, 9 February 2026, a team of police crime scene experts arrived at the designated farm along the N8 National Road between Bloemfontein and Petrusburg, following the suspect’s directions to the gravesite.
The victim, known to be the suspect’s girlfriend, had been reported missing since Saturday, 17 January 2026. It is revealed that instead of cooperating with authorities, the suspect initially provided a false narrative, claiming that the victim had left the farm to visit her aunt in Pieter Swarts, Bloemspruit.
After a missing person report was officially filed on Friday, 30 January 2026, investigators worked tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Their diligent efforts eventually led to the suspect, whose inconsistencies in his account sparked further scrutiny and ultimately guided them to the grim location where the woman’s remains were found.
Community in shock as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a local woman.
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Upon the exhumation of the body, the police opened a case docket for murder and defeating the ends of justice at Parkweg Police Station.
The suspect’s arrest was swift, and he is scheduled to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, where he will face serious charges related to the murder of his girlfriend.
This incident has sent shockwaves throughout the local community, raising questions about safety and the complexities of domestic relationships. As the investigation continues, the police urge anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in bringing justice to the victim and her family.
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Saturday Star