Engcobo
The Hon Mayor Cllr Siyabulela Zangqa has met with key stakeholders, including SAPS, the Department of Social Development, Youth Organisations, Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality Executive Committee Members, the Department of Education, the Principal of Ngcobo Village Senior Secondary School, and the School Governing Body (SGB) to receive updates on the ongoing search for 19-year-old Linamandla Buhle Xhosana from Ngcobo Village Senior Secondary School, who went missing on 13 October 2025.
The meeting focused on intensifying search efforts and strengthening coordination among all stakeholders to assist the family and community in finding Linamandla. The Mayor also engaged with members of the media to help spread the word and raise public awareness.
Cllr Zangqa further urged anyone with information or possible leads about Linamandla’s whereabouts to immediately contact Colonel Mfundisi at 082 441 8433 or their nearest police station.
The Department of Social Development has committed to providing psychosocial support to the family and all those closely affected by the situation, including learners and staff at the school.
