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Missing seven-year-old Gift Mathibela. Photo: SAPS/ Twitter.

Missing seven-year-old last seen at the weekend

The Search and Rescue team has been deployed in the search operation of seven-year-old Gift Mathibela whose clothes were found by the river

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Missing seven-year-old Gift Mathibela. Photo: SAPS/ Twitter.

The Police in Mokwakwaila outside Tzaneen have launched a search operation for a seven-year-old boy who has been reported missing over the weekend.

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD BELONGINGS FOUND BY THE RIVER

It is alleged that the boy, Gift Mathibela left home on Saturday, 26 November 2022 at about 13:00 and never returned back after playing with other children at Mokgwathi village.

“Gift was last seen wearing a pink t-shirt with black shorts and a red cap without shoes.”

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FAMILY IDENTIFY CLOTHES BY THE MISSING BOY

It is alleged that during the search processes some clothes including a cap, pair of trousers and a t-shirt were found in the river which were ultimately identified by the family of the missing boy.

The SAPS Search and Rescue team has been deployed in the search operation and investigations are continuing.

Police ask for anyone with information that can assist to reunite Gift with his family to come forward or call the Investigating Officer Sergeant Moses Ntimbane at 060 996 0062 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or alternatively report on MySAPS app.

THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD TO REPORT A MISSING PERSON


SAPS advises that you report a missing person at your nearest police station immediately. You can assist the SAPS when reporting a missing person by following these steps:

  • 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.

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