After the shocking and tragic death of 12 -year -old Lithaliyand Natni, there is a deep sense of pain and sorrow at the calm community of Centen in Eastern Cape. The young girl was found to be lifeless early in the morning of Friday, June 27, 2025, when she was reported to be missing. The heart felt by his family, friends and neighbors is broken, and the entire community is now struggling with the sensitive violence that has killed a lovely child.
The disappearance of Lithaliyand began on Thursday, 26 June, when it failed to return home after running a wrong way. As time passed, anxiety began to take root in his family and broad community. He immediately joined the search efforts in a frustrated attempt to find out he, neighbors, family members and local community leaders. Despite the winter night of dark and chili, he scattered the surrounding area, expecting a safe return. Sadly, when Lithaliyand’s lifeless body was not found away from his house in the early hours of Friday, his hopes were destroyed.
Officers led by the Achen County Sheriff Office quickly responded to the scene, and an inquiry into the circumstances around his death was initiated. According to Colonel Prisla Naidu, a police spokesman, it appears that the young girl may be attacked before her death, although the complete information is yet to be confirmed. A forensic examination is currently underway to determine the exact cause of death and the nuances of what happened to Lithaliyand.
Colonel Naidu said during a press briefing, “This is a deep disturbed and heartbreaking case.” “We have started an investigation into a full scale murder, and we are appealing to the public to come forward with any information that can help us to bring justice to criminals or criminals.”
The news of Lithaliyand’s death has shook the centen into its core. The tight-walled rural community, who knew the young girl for their kindness and happiness, is now left in a state of mourning, struggling to understand the loss of such bright light in the middle.
Lithaliyand was not just a student; She was a friend, a daughter and a sister. His school teachers in Centenary talked about their hardworking work morality and his passion to learn. One of the teachers of Lithaliyand, Mrs. Thebka Moyo described her as a “soft soul with such a capacity”. He spoke with great difficulty, reflecting his student’s life, stating, “It is difficult to understand how much can be so terrible and life -filled with someone. We are destroyed.”
The tragedy of Lithaliyand’s death is felt the most deeply by his family. Her mother was shaken by grief and unable to talk to reporters, surrounded by relatives and neighbors, who were offering comfort and support during the most dark moments of her life. Sharing the pain of the family, a family spokesperson said, “We just want the answer. We want to know who has done this to our child and why. No parents should go through it through it. We pray that justice will be served fast.”
In the scene of the crime and in the entire community, he has started paying tribute to the young girl whose life was overcome very soon. Neighbors and fellow community members have come together to honor his memory, illuminate candles, keep flowers and offer handwritten notes of sympathy. These gestures have been the source of solitude in front of such intense disadvantages. A memorial service is planned in memory of Lithaliyand, where community members will come together in solidarity, pray for justice and treatment.
The tragic disadvantage has also expressed displeasure in centenn, community leaders and local activists have called for immediate action to address gender-based violence and increasing dangers for safety of children in the region. Expressing his deep concern, a prominent local activist Sizway Natambela said, “We are tired of burying our children. It is not just about a tragedy – it is about our children about the danger every day. We demand safe communities, more security and fast justice.”
As the investigation comes out, the police is leaving no stone unturned. A dedicated team of spies is working diligently, conducting the interview together and together with evidence with potential witnesses to understand the incidents leading to Lithaliyand’s death. The initial lead and forensic evidence is being carefully analyzed to ensure complete and accurate investigation.
Local communities, grieving families, and broad public are eagerly waiting for the answer. The disadvantage of a child, especially in such a terrible conditions, has left a zero that can never be filled. Nevertheless, Lithaliyand’s memory will continue to live through countless life. His soft nature, infectious smile, and mercy will be nurtured forever.
The case has also highlighted the need for better resources in rural areas, especially for child protection and prevention of domestic violence. The case of Lithaliyand is a reminder of the vulnerability that children in these communities face the need to pay more attention to the safety and welfare of young people.
Human rights organizations and child protection advocates have already started calling to increase government intervention in cases like Lithaliyand. They are demanding better investigative resources, strong community support systems and more strong programs, which aim to prevent violence and provide education to children on safety.
“We cannot take the risk of allowing it to be another tragedy, which has been forgotten,” said a spokesman of such an organization. “This case should be a catalyst for extensive action to protect our children and ensure damage to their safety.”
As the investigation continues, the community of Centen remains united in sorrow and hope. While the answers have not yet come, Lithaliyand will survive the memory of the Natni – not as a victim but as a vibrant, loving child, whose life was taken very soon.
The pain of his loss is not only realized by those who knew him personally, but by the whole community. In a small town like centen, where everyone knows each other, the loss of a child is felt in the deepest parts of the heart. The tragedy has united this community in its search for justice, treatment and peace for peace.
In front of this insensitive disadvantage, the residents of Centen have come together to honor the memory of Lithaliyand, share their grief, and call for justice. The collective power and flexibility of the community will continue to guide them as they wait for the answer and fight for their children for a safe future.
With information related to this case, for someone, the law enforcement is urging you to come forward. All tips will be considered with extreme secrecy and sensitivity as officials make tireless efforts to highlight the truth behind this heart -wrenching crime. With the information, anyone is encouraged to contact their local police department or crime stop on 08600 10111.