Pretoria, South Africa – Ofentse Mashego, a 20-year-old mother, has been missing for over two weeks, sparking widespread concern in her community. Ofentse was last seen on the afternoon of Sunday, July 28, 2024, when she went to withdraw cash from a nearby ATM in Soshanguve. Since then, there has been no contact, and her phone has remained unreachable, leaving her family in a state of distress.
The situation is particularly heartbreaking as Ofentse left behind her 2-year-old daughter, making the urgency of her safe return all the more pressing. The Mashego family is pleading with anyone who might have information on her whereabouts to come forward and help bring her home safely. Family member Thapelo Mashego can be contacted at 074 814 7299, or you can reach the private investigator assisting in the search at 083 882 4997.
The community has taken to social media, with numerous people sharing their thoughts and concerns about Ofentse’s disappearance. Rita Changara commented on Facebook, urging for more detailed information about the location of the ATM where Ofentse was last seen, while Ray Harvest emphasized the importance of providing specifics to aid the search efforts. "Providing where she’s missing from helps people from there to share the post; also to pay attention and think where they might have seen her; or something that can be a lead," Harvest wrote.
Another Facebook user, Piano Man Tsamaweza, voiced frustration over the lack of details, stating, "Where is that place? Community search for her. Turn that place upside down. Enough is enough."
The search for Ofentse Mashego is ongoing, and her family remains hopeful that she will be found soon. The community’s efforts to raise awareness highlight the collective concern and determination to see her returned to her loved ones.