Cape Town family demands answers after Octavia, 10, found dead near dam

Author: Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Cape Town family demands answers after Octavia, 10, found dead near dam

The family of 10-year-old Octavia expressed their despair and anger after her body was found near a dam in Cape Town. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear, and the family is demanding answers from the authorities. Octavia's relatives are seeking justice and want a thorough investigation into the matter.

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