Hlanganani police have confirmed the discovery of the body of 15-year-old Xilaveko Suke, who had been reported missing along with her father, Peter Themba Baloyi, from Rotterdam Village. Authorities say the girl was found deceased inside a house on her father’s property, and investigations into her death and her father’s disappearance are ongoing.
The incident has left the local community shocked, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Xilaveko Suke and Peter Baloyi Missing: Timeline and Details
Xilaveko Suke and her father, Peter Baloyi, were last seen on Monday, 22 December 2025, when they reportedly travelled from Rotterdam Village to Giyani for shopping. A public appeal was quickly issued after they failed to return home, and their cellphones were unreachable.
Xilaveko was described as wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans with side pockets, a grey jersey, and white sandals. She is of coffee-coloured complexion, medium height, light build, and has afro-textured hair. Her father is described as light-skinned, of medium height, and of medium build.
Community members were asked to contact Captain Walter Marivate at 082 468 8673 or 079 890 1408 if they had any information.
Hlanganani Police Confirm Murder Investigation
On Thursday, 25 December 2025, police were alerted to a body inside a one-room house on the father’s property in Rotterdam Village. The deceased was identified by her paternal grandmother.
Authorities reported that the body showed signs of decomposition and a visible stab wound. Following the discovery, the police opened a murder case. The whereabouts of Peter Baloyi remain unknown, and intensive efforts are underway to trace him.
Later the same day, police were notified that the father’s house had been set on fire. Residents reportedly burned the house after expressing suspicion that Baloyi may have been involved in his daughter’s death. Police attended the scene, and investigations into both the murder and the fire remain ongoing.
Rotterdam Village Community Reacts to Tragedy
The news has sent ripples of grief and anger through Rotterdam Village and the surrounding areas. A relative, requesting anonymity, said: “We are heartbroken. Xilaveko was a bright, gentle girl. We hope the authorities find her father and uncover the truth behind this tragedy.”
Community members expressed both sorrow and frustration, noting fears about child safety and unresolved questions surrounding the father’s disappearance.
How Authorities Are Investigating Xilaveko Suke’s Case
Police continue to seek public assistance in locating Peter Baloyi and in providing any information that may aid the investigation. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts or relevant details about the case is urged to contact Captain Walter Marivate at 082 468 8673 or call CrimeStop at 08600 10111.
Authorities have reassured the public that all leads are being pursued, and the investigation remains a priority.
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