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Missing Wonderfontein man found

Speelman Maredi has been found alive after members of the public spotted him in Carolina, ending the community-wide search.

January 26, 2026
Lebo Choma Less than a minute
Speelman Nhlanhla Maredi was last seen on Janary 7. Photo: Supplied.

The search for Speelman Maredi, who went missing on January 7, has come to an end after he was found alive last Friday.

According to his brother, Lucas Maredi, members of the public spotted Speelman in the Carolina area and alerted the police.

A missing person’s case had been opened after Speelman was last seen hitchhiking near the Wonderfontein area.

The Maredi family has expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who assisted in the search for their brother.

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January 26, 2026
Lebo Choma Less than a minute

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Lebo Choma

Lebo Choma has been working as a journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since June 2025. Lebo holds an LLB degree from the University of Zululand. As a community journalist her true passion is serving the community by being its voice. As a young journalist, she has a passion for covering a variety of stories, however, court stories and heartwarming people’s stories are her favorite to cover.
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