The 21-month-old toddler was reportedly left at a babysitter’s home and was allegedly taken by a stranger. Her body was discovered this week.
Police have urged community members not to confront the three escaped prisoners as they are considered dangerous.
One of the suspects allegedly used a phone belonging to the late woman from Limpopo to demand a ransom of R5000 for her to be released.
The men allegedly robbed a woman of her cellphone and other belongings and attempted to kidnap her at a local plaza in Limpopo.