# A community-led search in Paarl has uncovered a buried female body. A shoe found in the woods led to the discovery. According to the Western Cape police DNA tests are underway to confirm if it’s 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies, who has been missing since Wednesday last week. Reports indicate that her mother delayed reporting her missing, assuming she would return. Police are continuing investigations.
Community search uncovers female body in Paarl