Police initiate a search after traffic officer went missing

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo
 

POLOKWANE – The South African Police Service in Thohoyandou launched a massive search operation after the disappearance of a 56-year-old male traffic officer, Patrick Mbulaheni Netshidzivhani, residing at Hamakhuvha Village in Vhembe district.

According to the information, the victim was last seen on Sunday, 12 January 2025, at Hamakhuvha village on his way to Khunguni Mountain (Mutale area) for physical exercises and has since disappeared.

The Police and family members conducted several searches with no success.

The Police request anyone with information that can help to reunite the victim with his family to contact the Investigating officer, Sergeant Mpho Gethe on  079 380 1132, Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or MySAPSApp.
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