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The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Don't wait to report a missing person police urges
Contrary to popular belief, there is no waiting period to report a missing person. This was reaffirmed by the South African Police Service, which emphasised that when someone goes missing, 'time is critical', urging the public to report a missing person at their nearest police station immediately. Here's what you need to report a missing person: Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible Give a complete description of the missing person's last whereabouts, clothes they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports, and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person Obtain the investigating officer's contact details, and send any additional information that might become available If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person's report can be removed from the circulation system. RT #sapsHINT There is NO waiting period to report a #missing person. When someone goes missing, time is critical. Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. MEhttps:// — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 8, 2025 Read original story on
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Don't wait to report a missing person
Contrary to popular belief, there is no waiting period to report a missing person. This was reaffirmed by the South African Police Service, which emphasised that when someone goes missing, 'time is critical', urging the public to report a missing person at their nearest police station immediately. ALSO READ: Information sought in 4 missing persons' cases in King Cetshwayo District Here's what you need to report a missing person: * Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible * Give a complete description of the missing person's last whereabouts, clothes they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer * Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports, and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person * Obtain the investigating officer's contact details, and send any additional information that might become available * If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person's report can be removed from the circulation system RT #sapsHINT There is NO waiting period to report a #missing person. When someone goes missing, time is critical. Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. MEhttps:// — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 8, 2025 Don't have the ZO app? Download it to your Android or Apple device here: HAVE YOUR SAY Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. For news straight to your phone invite us: WhatsApp – 060 784 2695 Instagram – zululand_observer
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- The Citizen
Missing Pretoria man found safe after search
A Pretoria man who went missing after leaving work for lunch on Wednesday has been found safe, family and community members confirmed. The 40-year-old, Rudolph du Plooy, was last seen at his workplace in Irene, where he left for lunch and never returned. His personal belongings had been left behind, raising concern among colleagues and loved ones. Du Plooy, who has brown eyes and hair and stands about 1.7 m tall, became the focus of a community search after appeals for help circulated widely. At this stage, no further details about his whereabouts during his disappearance have been made available. Also read: Have you seen this missing Pretoria teenager? What should you do when you have a missing loved one? When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfill our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person's case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps: Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible. Give a complete description of the missing person's last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer. Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person. Obtain the investigating officer's contact details, and send any additional information that might become available. If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person's report can be removed from the circulation system. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-04-2025
- The Citizen
Have you seen this missing elderly man?
Have you seen this missing elderly man? The desperate search is on for 77-year-old Tshatshi Maponya, who vanished while driving home from church in Soshanguve, Pretoria — his worried family fears he may be disoriented and is pleading for help to bring him home safely. According to his daughter, Mpho Maponya Shongwe, he was last seen on Sunday. 'He reportedly stopped at someone's house to rest and gave incorrect information about himself — saying he had only one daughter when he has three.' According to his family, he's been driving the same route for years but had recently started getting lost along the way, raising growing concerns about his mental state. Maponya was wearing beige long trousers, a blue and white striped long-sleeved shirt, a scotch-patterned blazer, and a grey coat. Do you have any information that could help find him? Please phone Mpho on 0682674381. 'Any information or assistance would mean the world to us. Thank you.' Also read: Missing Pretoria teenager found unharmed What should you do when you have a missing loved one? When a person goes missing, it is of the utmost importance for the SAPS to fulfill our mandate to serve and protect the citizens of South Africa. It is essential to take steps and start the investigation into a missing person's case immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps: Report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. Produce a recent photograph of the missing person, if possible. Give a complete description of the missing person's last whereabouts, clothes that they were wearing, as well as any information that can assist the investigating officer. Complete and sign a SAPS 55(A) form. This form safeguards the SAPS from hoax reports and indemnifies the SAPS to distribute the photograph and information of the missing person. Obtain the investigating officer's contact details, and send any additional information that might become available. If a missing person is found or returns voluntarily, inform the investigating officer immediately. A SAPS 92 form must be completed to inform the Bureau of Missing Persons that the missing person's report can be removed from the circulation system. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
