The Lale family is devastated by the tragic discovery of 48-year-old , who was found deceased in Germiston, Gauteng in South Africa.

The deceased only identified as Maria Lale, originally from Mokopane in the Waterberg District, had been missing since October 1st, when she was last seen in Midrand.

Despite exhaustive search efforts, her body was discovered with stab wounds, confirming her family’s worst fears. Authorities have yet to make any arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.