

Mbali’s mother said the family went to open a case at the police station but an investigating officer was not allocated to the case.

Magwayi said her child didn’t have many friends and enjoyed watching television so she was surprised when the 15-year-old failed to return home that night.Ī search party was soon organized and witnesses also came forward confirming the identity of a male suspect. When I got home, I heard that Mbali had left to do an errand at a local shop,” she added. “As soon as I answered her call, I could only hear the word ‘mama’ among all the unclear noises in the background. “I received various ‘Please Call Me’ messages from Mbali while I was still at work,” explained Magwayi. Mbali Nkosi’s mom – who lives in Dube Village in Soweto – reflected on her daughter’s disappearance and said her life had changed forever since that day in July in 2011. The family has launched a foundation to not only bring attention to missing children but also offer support to families going through similar ordeals. It’s been a decade of despair for Zodwa Magwayi whose daughter went missing ten years ago.
