Marumo Matthews Lesenya (32) is feared to be dead by his family.

Mr Lesenya (32) was last seen on 13 April 2016 in Rockville, when he was apprehended by a group of men, said to be taxi owners, who accused him of stealing.

After he was beaten, tied up with cable ties and taken away in the back of a taxi, one of his friends went to inform his family.

Police are now launching a renewed search for the missing Mr Lesenya. A case of kidnapping is being investigated. Anyone with information about the matter can call Capt. Marinda Grobbelaar on 071 611 1180.