Help find missing 16-year-old Merebank boy
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Shivan was last spotted at the Merebank Shopping Centre. He was wearing grey track pants, an orange Nike T-shirt and white Nike takkies. He is about 1.8m.
A missing persons case has been opened. The case number is 267/08/2025
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If you have information that could help to find Shivan, contact Nervasha on 061 977 3604.
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