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HARRISMITH <\/strong>– The 20-year-old Khulekani Bophelo from Harrismith in the Free State, who was reported<\/a> missing, has been found deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was confirmed by the police in Harrismith on Sunday morning, 12 October. According to Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, police spokesperson, Bophelo’s body was discovered in the mountains at Tshiame B by family members. He was found stuck between rocks with no visible injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bophelo was last seen at home on Thursday, 25 September, wearing grey trousers, black hat, black jacket, and Adidas trainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mophiring said an inquest is under investigation to determine the cause of his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Khulekani Bophelo (20), who was found deceased. Photo: SAPS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>Camps Bay police confirm body found is that of missing Delft teen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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