VIDEO | Croc River accident: Faith and hope drive search for missing 21‑year‑old
Family members have gathered at the river as police divers, drones, and community volunteers continue efforts to bring closure.
Family spokesperson Thapelo Mogane expressed deep gratitude for the love and support shown during the search for his missing nephew, 21‑year‑old Zanende Chiloane.
He said the family, who have gathered from across the country at the Crocodile River, are people of faith and continue to hope not only to retrieve a body, but to bring Zanende back alive.
Mogane emphasised that the community’s prayers and presence have carried them through this painful time.
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The incident unfolded after three students, returning from a rugby match and a local restaurant, plunged into the Crocodile River when their vehicle left the road.
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Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Vigo Godfrey (20) and Tintswalo Khoza on June 7, but the search for the third occupant, Zanende, has been hampered by hippo‑infested waters.
Family members have gathered at the river as police divers, drones, and community volunteers continue efforts to bring closure.
