A girl aged between 14 and 16, who reportedly had physical and mental disabilities, was found dead at Ha Rachakane in Tsokung, Mapoteng, at around 9am on Sunday.

In an interview Tsokung Chief Phallang Tsokung said he received a phone call from a villager informing him that a body had been discovered in the area.

He said he rushed to the scene, where they found the body of the girl with her throat cut.

Her lower lip was also reportedly found on a rock next to her body.

Chief Tsokung raised concerns over what he described as the mother’s alleged negligence in caring for the victim.

He said the girl reportedly lived alone, as her mother allegedly left her at home despite her physical and mental disabilities.

He further explained that neighbours had assumed responsibility for looking after the girl, including taking food to her.

Sunday morning, when they went to deliver food, they discovered that she was not at home and subsequently began searching for her. Their search led to the discovery of her body.

Chief Tsokung said they alerted Mapoteng Police, who responded to the scene and collected the body.

Senior Inspector Relebohile Mahula confirmed that the police had received the report and said investigations into the incident were ongoing.