Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

POLOKWANE - The police in Namakgale outside Phalaborwa have launched a search operation for a missing man Gideon Zitha aged 27 from Lulekani, Humulani village.

Reportedly, the victim is mentally disabled and was last seen at Maphutha Malatji hospital with his father on Tuesday, 04 August 2020 at about 13:30. Gideon informed the complainant that he is going to visit his sister in Maphata village outside Giyani.

Unfortunately, the victim never arrived at his place and has since disappeared. The police search was conducted in and around the area with no success.

He was last seen wearing a black Jersey, black Jean and carrying a green small black plastic bag with clothes inside.

Anyone with information that can assist the police to locate the missing person, may contact Lieutenant Colonel Lilian Mahlathi on 082 469 1240 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station.

The Police investigations and search operation are still continuing.

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