Next of kin sought for unidentified man on The Bluff

An unidentified man’s body, known to the locals as “Philani”, was found near Highbury grounds on Tara Road.

April 17, 2026

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

The Wentworth police station is looking for the next of kin for an unidentified man found on The Bluff. — The Wentworth police station is looking for the next of kin of an unidentified man found on The Bluff. Photo: Canva

THE Wentworth police station is appealing to the public to help find the next of kin of an unidentified man who was found near Highbury grounds on April 13.

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The man was found around 10:45 and was identified by locals as “Philani” but there was no confirmation on the man’s identification.

A case has been opened at the Wentworth police station, CAS 26/11/25, and the authorities are urging anyone from the community who might have information to come forward.

Contact:

If you have any information contact Detective Moodley at Wentworth SAPS on 067 208 2309 or 079 500 1196. Alternatively, information can be shared via WhatsApp with Dawn Gounden from Renegades Search and Rescue on 074 712 5855.

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April 17, 2026

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.