Alleged suspect in 19 year old missing teen, Kamogelo Baukudi’s case, Nzima Philemon Adoons, appeared for the second time at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s court today (13 June). Adoons’ bail application has been postponed to 24 June and will remain in custody up until the given date.

It was once again requested that no identification of the alleged suspect should be given to members of the public due to fear of disturbance within the case “but mostly because the matter is still an ongoing investigation that could hinder the safe return of Kamogelo Baukudi,” said Brigadier Sam Makhele.

Brigadier Makhele further mentioned that their core mandate is to retrieve Baukudi safely and will ensure that nothing hinders that process. “That is why we have requested that the identity of the suspect should not be revealed because immediately you show his face, you jeopardise a part of our investigation to result in a successful outcome,” concluded Baukudi.

The case of the grade eleven (11) pupil will commence on 24 June 2025 at the Bloemfontein’s Magistrate Court.

Abigail Visagie