The desperate search for two young women who went missing in Gauteng at the end of last year has ended in tragedy. The bodies of 25-year-olds **Nontokozo Mazibuko** and **Andiswa Sontangane** were discovered on Wednesday on **Randfontein Road**, just after passing **Poortjie**, sending shockwaves through their families and the wider community.
Mazibuko and Sontangane were last seen in **Evaton** on **31 December 2025**, a day when many South Africans were preparing to welcome the new year with hope and celebration. When the two women failed to return home or make contact with their loved ones, concern quickly turned into fear. Their families launched an urgent search, sharing information on social media and appealing to the public for any leads that could help locate them.
For days, relatives clung to the hope that the young women would be found alive. That hope was shattered when the families themselves made the devastating discovery of the bodies along Randfontein Road. Emergency services and police were alerted immediately, and the area was cordoned off to allow for investigations to begin.
Scenes at the site were heartbreaking. Family members remained at the scene, visibly distraught and struggling to process the immense loss. Tears, cries of anguish and shock filled the air as loved ones confronted the reality that their search had ended in the most painful way possible. Community members and passersby stopped to offer comfort, while authorities worked to manage the situation.
At this stage, details surrounding the circumstances of the women’s deaths remain unclear. Police have not yet released information regarding possible suspects or the cause of death, but a full investigation is underway. The discovery has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of women in the country, particularly young women who continue to be vulnerable to violent crime.
The deaths of Mazibuko and Sontangane have sparked renewed anger and grief on social media, with many calling for justice and stronger action to address gender-based violence. Messages of condolence have poured in, with users expressing sympathy for the families and demanding answers about what led to the tragic outcome.
Community leaders in Evaton have described the incident as a devastating blow, not only to the affected families but to the entire area. Plans are reportedly underway to hold prayer services and vigils in honour of the two women, as residents seek comfort and unity during this difficult time.
As investigations continue, families and friends of Nontokozo Mazibuko and Andiswa Sontangane are left to mourn two young lives lost far too soon. Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis of violence faced by women in South Africa, and the urgent need for justice, accountability and meaningful change.
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