Motshidisi Hadebe, a 19-year-old girl from Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus in the Free State, has been reported missing after she left home to go to town and never returned. The South African Police Service in Odendaalsrus is appealing to the public for assistance in locating Motshidisi Princess Hadebe, who disappeared on Friday, 4 July 2025.

According to police reports, Motshidisi left her home in Block 2, Kutlwanong, and told her sister that she was going to town. That was the last time she was seen. She has not contacted her family since, and efforts to trace her whereabouts have so far been unsuccessful.

At the time of her disappearance, Motshidisi was wearing a brown and white baseball jacket, brown trousers, and black Crocs. Her family is growing increasingly worried and fears for her safety. Her sudden disappearance has caused concern in the community, and many have taken to social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, sharing her photo and appealing for any information.

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Police have opened a missing person’s case and urge anyone with information that could help in locating Motshidisi to contact Detective Warrant Officer Taeli Mokhothu on 082 302 1952.

As cases of missing girls and young women continue to rise across South Africa, safety experts are urging the public to remain vigilant. Women and teenagers are advised to always inform someone they trust about their whereabouts, travel in groups where possible, and keep their phones fully charged and location services on when in public spaces.

Families are encouraged to have open communication with their children and to report missing persons as soon as possible. Quick action and community support can often make a critical difference.

Motshidisi’s case is one of several recent incidents that have sparked widespread concern, especially in smaller towns where resources and rapid response teams are limited. Social media users are asked to continue circulating her photo and details in hopes that someone may have seen her or knows where she might be.

Anyone who may have seen Motshidisi or has information related to her disappearance is urged to contact the police immediately.

Follow platforms like Missing Persons SA, and your local SAPS pages. Stay informed. Stay safe.