Slade Thomas, a former aviator, was reported missing from the Umgeni Park area of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. According to an urgent appeal circulated in the community, Thomas left his home in Hunters Way, near the Umgeni Park Spar Centre, and had not returned.

The appeal has prompted concern among residents and those who know Thomas, with the community being asked to keep watch for him and share any information that could help locate him.

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What Happened to Slade Thomas in Umgeni Park

According to the appeal shared on Saturday, Thomas was last associated with his home in Hunters Way, Umgeni Park, in the Durban area.

The appeal describes him as a much-loved former aviator who served his country. It also states that he is living with Alzheimer’s disease, which makes the search particularly urgent because he may be vulnerable while away from home.

Members of the public in Umgeni Park and surrounding areas have therefore been asked to remain alert and report any possible sighting rather than approaching the situation based on assumptions.

The appeal was issued at around 11:30 on Saturday, September 5.

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Slade Thomas Missing Person Details and Contact Number

The information circulated publicly provides the following details about the missing person:

• Name: Slade Thomas
• Age: Not provided in the appeal
• Last known area: Hunters Way, Umgeni Park, near the Spar Centre
• City: Durban
• Province: KwaZulu-Natal
• Date reported missing: Saturday, September 5, 2026
• Medical information: The appeal states that Thomas has Alzheimer’s disease
• Clothing: The image circulated with the appeal does not show the clothes he was wearing when he went missing

Anyone who believes they may have seen Thomas is asked to contact Paula on 082 459 5189. The person who circulated the appeal also asked members of the public to pass on information to them so that it could reach the family.

Because the clothing shown in the circulated image was specifically identified as being different from what Thomas was wearing when he went missing, members of the public should avoid relying on the clothing in the photograph when assessing a possible sighting.

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Latest Update on Slade Thomas Missing Case

As of the latest information available for this report, there has been no confirmed public update stating that Slade Thomas has been found.

The original appeal remains the latest confirmed information available publicly. A check of the available responses to the appeal did not produce a confirmed announcement that Thomas had been located.

That does not necessarily establish that he remains missing, since family members or people involved in the search may receive information directly without posting an update online. For that reason, the status of the search should be described as unconfirmed until the family or another reliable source confirms that Thomas has been located.

Anyone in Umgeni Park, Hunters Way, or nearby parts of Durban who has information about Thomas’s whereabouts is urged to contact Paula on 082 459 5189.

The situation remains subject to further updates. Readers are encouraged to share verified information responsibly and follow Missing Person South Africa for further developments.

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