A 15-year-old girl, Karabo Manyama, who was reported missing in the North West province of South Africa has been found dead and buried in a shallow grave at her boyfriend’s house.

The decomposed body of Manyama was discovered on March 8 in the backyard of her 23-year-old boyfriend.

The boyfriend was subsequently arrested on the same day and charged with murder, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice. He is expected to appear in court on March 10.

According to reports, Manyama was last seen on March 5 leaving her home to watch soccer at a nearby field.

However, she never returned home, prompting a search in the neighborhood and Cyferskuil precinct, which was unsuccessful.