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MISSING: Saps search for three men, one woman in four separate cases

Three men and a woman have gone missing in four separate cases. If you have any information as to their whereabouts, contact the police immediately.

Four people have recently been reported missing in the Ugu District and their families are understandably anxious to find them.

Port Shepstone Saps spokesman Captain Petros Mpinge said Port Shepstone SAPS was searching for the missing people.
 
Mavis Sdumo Gumede (87) of Qoloqolo Ward, Mtwalume was last seen by her son on December 20, 2020. 
 
She had left from the taxi rank in Umzinto to return home from a family gathering in Amandawe.
 
Anyone with an information is urged to contact Captain Zenzo Cemane at Hibberdene SAPS at 039 6999810.
 
 
Zwelisha Balweni (23) of Mnafu, Mtwalume.
 
Zwelisha Balweni (23) of Mnafu area, Mtwalume was last seen by his mother when he left home on October 10, 2020 at about 8pm.
 
He did not inform anyone as to where he was going, as he apparently would often leave home but return a few days later.
 
His name is tattooed on his leg and he has tattoos on his arms.
 
He was wearing black skinny jeans, a grey T-shirt, and black and white takkies.
 
Lungisa Makiki Langasike aka Matape, (19) of Ngoleleni area, near Vilikazi Store in Msinsini was reported missing by his family after he left his home on December 22 at 11am last year and never returned.
 
He was wearing a black track pants, a black jacket and black shoes.
 
He is believed to be mentally challenged. No photograph of him is available.
 
Police spokesman Sergeant Sibu Ncane said Margate Saps has appealed to the public to assist in finding a missing man, who resides in Nositha, near Margate.
 
Ritch Mavundla (68) from Nositha, Margate.
 
Ritch Mavundla (68) was last seen by a family member at his home on Christmas Eve last year but has not been seen, or returned, since then.
 
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can contact Detective Sergeant Thandeyakhe Gumede at 082 3398369 or 039 3129800 at Margate Saps or Crimestop on 08600010111.
 

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