A Kempton Park family is urgently appealing to the community to locate 61-year-old Themba Patrick Shangase, who has been missing since November 27.

Shangase was last seen at about 13:00 leaving his home in Strydom Street in Birchleigh North.

According to his sister, Margaret Shange, Shangase is on blood pressure and cholesterol medication.

She stressed that he does not use drugs and that there were no known conflicts or triggers leading up to his disappearance.

He is known to frequent the Vusimuzi and Tembisa areas.

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Shange said her brother does not own a cellphone and has not been in contact since he went missing. She added that this is the first time he has disappeared.

Shangase is described as approximately 1.65m tall, weighing around 78kg, with grey hair and brown eyes. He has an anchor tattoo on his right arm and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a beige jacket.

“We have no suspicions regarding his disappearance and we are pleading with the public to come forward with any information,” said Shange.

A missing person case has been opened at the Norkem Park Police Station.

Station spokesperson Sergeant Portia Mkhondo confirmed the case.

Anyone with information on Shangase’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Norkem Park SAPS on 011 776 5800 or the family on the following numbers:

• Margaret Shange (Sister): 068 869 4782
• John Kodisang (Brother): 076 729 5380
• Griffin Shange (Nephew): 073 783 2928
• Masechaba (Niece): 066 141 1761

The family remains hopeful and appeals to the community to help bring Shangase home safely.