Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West
 

POTCHEFSTROOM - The police in Ikageng request the community’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Lebohang Emmanuel Makhutla, a Lesotho National, and 36-year-old Pule Ignatius Sibanda, of Ikageng near Potchefstroom. They were last seen on Tuesday morning, 18 November 2025 when they allegedly went to hunt for wild animals near the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), 4 Artillery base, but never returned home.

A search commenced around the area and extensive investigations were conducted, without any positive results. At the time of his disappearance, Makhutla was wearing a navy-blue, long, track suit pants and track suit top. He is dark in complexion, has a muscular built body, is 1.55m tall and has short, black hair with a moustache and a very short beard.

Sibanda was wearing a silky, navy blue, track suit pants and silky, grey, track suit top with black dots. Furthermore, he was wearing brown, soldier boots and a navy blue bucket hat. He is dark in complexion, has an average built body, is 1.65m tall with a bold head and a moustache, with a very short beard.

The police request anyone who may have information regarding the pair’s whereabouts to contact the Investigating Officer, Constable Karim Sheik on 082 416 1015. Alternatively, you can call your local police station or Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smart phone.

Kindly find attached photos of Lebohang Emmanuel Makhutla (37) and Pule Ignatius Sibanda (36).

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Sergeant Kelebogile Morake
082 462 9870

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