Police need help in locating three people who went missing in the Mamelodi and Silverton policing precinct.
Mamelodi police said they were searching for missing journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdluli who have been missing for over a month.
The African Media and Communicators Forum and National Press Club also offered a reward of R50 000 in a bid to find them.
The reward was offered to help strengthen the search of the missing couple.
Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk said police are still busy with the investigation and pleads with the public for help.
The couple were last seen on February 18 and since there has been no trace or word regarding their whereabouts.
With each passing day, the families grow even more anxious and worried for their well-being.
According to the statement, the family had also turned to a private investigator (PI) to aid in finding the duo.
“The PI has since done some work which includes searching hospitals, mortuaries, hotels and other places of interest. Up to now, there are no leads. It is for that reason that a reward of R50 000 is now offered to any persons who will provide good quality information that will assist police with the investigations and the couple being found.”
Anybody who has information is requested to contact Brigadier Mxolisi Edwin Nama on 082 778 9035.
On the other hand, Silverton police need help in locating a 26-year-old woman from Bridgeview informal settlement Nellmapius who went missing two months ago.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Isaac Mcunu said Bongi Phahlamohlaka was last seen on February 28 and was reported missing by his sister, Phumzile on March 1.
She was last seen wearing a long brown dress, black T-shirt and sky blue blazer.
According to the information they received, she was en route after visiting her mother but never arrived.
Phumzile said they tried to call her on her cellphone to check if she had arrived home safely but her cellphone was off.
She said it never crossed her mind that she was already missing because where she lives they have a power outage challenge.
“We were hoping to see on Sunday if she comes to church but she never arrived.
“We went to her place to search for her and asked neighbours about her whereabouts but they last saw her on February 28,” said Phumzile.
She said with the help of neighbours, they forced open her door but she was nowhere to be found and everything looked fine inside.
Mcunu said they have already started with the investigations followed few leads of her whereabouts.
The family said they searched almost everywhere for her without luck.
Police said there is no waiting period to report a missing person.
Anyone with information about missing Bongi Phahlamohlaka can contact Silverton police on 012 845 4000, via MySAPS App or 08600 10111 or contact Phumzile on 060 717 0602.
All information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
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