No leads in two missing cases in Mamelodi
The search for two missing people from Mamelodi continues, as police have had no leads in either case.
Phillemon Duke Mahlangu (63) from Mamelodi East went missing in January, and Thabo Paulos Phasha (37) from Skierlik informal settlement went missing in June. The two cases are unrelated.
According to police spokesperson Constable Penelope Khulong, Mahlangu was last seen on January 14, wearing a brown hat and brown jacket.
Khulong said Mahlangu's son reported him missing, saying he was with his father in the Pretoria CBD on the day he went missing, as they had not seen each other in a long time.
'After picking him up, they travelled to Mamelodi East and spent the day together. When they parted ways, the victim requested the complainant to drop him off at Tshwane College. That was the last time he saw him,' said Khulong.
She added that she is pleading with the public to help find him, as his son has made attempts to look for him, but no trace has yet been found.
Thabo Paulos Phasha (37) from Skierlik informal settlement was last seen in Mamelodi East on June 3.
His mother reported him missing after receiving a call from her neighbour on June 7, indicating that Phasha had not been seen in three days.
Police are requesting anyone with information to contact Mamelodi East police on 012 815 7000, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submit information through the MySAPS App.
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