The Katlehong SAPS recently dispatched a rescue team to search for a 12-year-old boy who went missing in the Natalspruit River in Moleleki Extension Two.<\/p>\n
It is alleged that the boy, originally from the Zonkizizwe area, had been visiting friends in Khumalo Section when the incident occurred.<\/p>
The group of friends had been playing along the river bank when the boy slipped and fell into the river.<\/p>\n
It is reported that he tried to swim but the river currents overpowered him.<\/p>
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