By localnew 
Missing girl (13) found alive after kidnapping ordeal
A 13-year-old girl who had been missing for about two months has been found alive in KwaZulu-Natal, after being kidnapped by someone she knew.
🔍 What happened
- The girl disappeared on 25 January while going to a nearby shop.
- The suspect was a man she knew from before, described as an “uncle” figure.
- He allegedly lured her by saying he owed her money and would repay her.
🚨 Captivity details
- She was taken to a house in Lindelani informal settlement.
- According to her account:
- She was locked inside and isolated
- Given little food
- Forced to drink alcohol
- Had no proper hygiene facilities
👩👧 How she was found
- A breakthrough came after a newspaper appeal helped someone recognise her.
- The mother, police, and others went to the location.
- After searching, they found her locked in a room.
👮♂️ Arrest
- The suspect has been arrested and faces kidnapping charges.
💔 Aftermath
- The girl is traumatised but safely reunited with her family.
- Her mother says she now fears for her child’s safety and wants to relocate.