The Diepsloot community is mourning the tragic death of 31-year-old Vumile \u201cAyanda\u201d Hlophe, who was reported missing at Diepsloot Police Station on 22 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ayanda was last seen around 2:00 AM, hitchhiking from Diepsloot to Lion Park. She was reportedly headed to a tavern known as Kwa-Njebe, wearing a black dress and a jean jacket. She wore dreadlocks and did not have a cellphone with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses recall seeing her at the tavern, where she mentioned that some people were bothering her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That was the last time she was seen alive.Tragically, her body was discovered on Sunday, 31 August, in Lion Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A community member alerted residents after making the discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police have opened a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The news has left the community in shock, with many sending messages of sympathy and support to Ayanda\u2019s family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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