Podcast: Episode 5: The Disappearance of Amahle Thabethe

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On the 6th of April 2019, 8-year-old Amahle Thabethe assisted a man with directions to a shop. She has never been seen again. Where is Amahle and did a serial rapist on the run have something to do with her disappearance?

Missing person advocacy agencies in South Africa:

http://missingchildren.org.za/

https://www.pinkladies.org.za/

Mfundo Ndala’s YouTube video on Amahle MISSING CHILD: Amahle Thabethe

24 Jul 2019 English South Africa True Crime · Society & Culture Nicole Engelbrecht

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