Ikageng police is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two men who went missing in November last year.

Lebohang Emmanuel Makhutla (37), a Lesotho National, and Pule Ignatius Sibanda (36), of Ikageng have been missing since allegedly hunting for wild animals near the SANDF 4 Artillery base.

According to NW police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake, they were last seen on Tuesday morning, 18 November 2025 when they allegedly went to hunt for wild animals near the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), 4 Artillery base, but never returned home.

“A search commenced around the area and extensive investigations were conducted, without any positive results,” added Morake.

At the time of his disappearance, Makhutla was wearing a navy-blue, long, track suit pants and track suit top. He is dark in complexion, has a muscular built body, is 1.55m tall and has short, black hair with a moustache and a very short beard,” stated Morake.

At the time of his disappearance, Sibanda was wearing a silky, navy blue, track suit pants and silky, grey, track suit top with black dots. Furthermore, he was wearing brown, soldier boots and a navy-blue bucket hat. He is dark in complexion, has an average built body, is 1.65m tall with a bold head and a moustache, with a very short beard.

The police requests anyone who may have information regarding the pair’s whereabouts to contact the Investigating Officer, Constable Karim Sheik on 082 416 1015.