TSHITALE POLICE CAUTION THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN SWIMMING IN THE RIVERS FOLLOWING DROWNING OF A TEENAGER
POLOKWANE: The South African Police Service in Tshitale,Vhembe district is cautioning the members of the community to refrain from swimming in the streams and rivers to avoid drownings.
This follows the untimely death of a 16 year-old male victim who drowned while swimming with friends at Nthabalala village on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Police were on patrol duties when they received a complaint about a male victim who drowned at Nthabalala river and rushed to the area.
Upon arrival at the scene, police found the victim already being retrieved from the river by the members of the community.
The Emergency Medical Services were summoned at the scene and declared the victim dead on their arrival.
The victim was allegedly swimming at the river with other teenagers when he unexpectedly drowned without being noticed by his peers.
The deceased was positively identified by next of kin as Akonisaho Gift Maiwashe, a resident at Nthabalala village.
Police investigations are continuing.
