Ermelo SAPS appeals for help to find missing Thabani Nyawo

SAPS in Ermelo has appealed to anyone with information about Thabani Nyawo's whereabouts to come forward and assist investigators.

July 28, 2026

Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Missing person Thabani Nyawo, sought by Ermelo SAPS. — Ermelo SAPS is appealing to the public for information that could help locate missing person Thabani Nyawo. Photo: Supplied/SAPS

Ermelo SAPS is appealing to the public for assistance in locating Thabani Nyawo, who has been missing since June 14.

According to information provided by police, Nyawo contacted his family on June 14 to inform them that he had arrived safely in Ermelo after travelling from KwaZulu-Natal.

His family has not heard from him since.

Police are requesting anyone who may have information regarding Nyawo’s whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Siyabonga Hlasi on 017 819 2321 or 082 373 8389.

Nyawo’s family remains deeply concerned about his disappearance and hopes information from the public will assist police in locating him.

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July 28, 2026

Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.