Thirty-year-old Lebogang Michael Mafaisa has been reported missing in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, after leaving his home in Miluwani Village on Monday, 31 August 2026, at about 16:30. Police are appealing to the public for information that could help locate him.

According to his mother, Mafaisa said he was travelling to Polokwane after allegedly securing employment at a grocery shop. He has not contacted his family since leaving home, while his cellphone has reportedly been switched off.

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What Happened to Lebogang Michael Mafaisa

Mafaisa left his residence in Miluwani Village on the afternoon of 31 August, telling his mother that he was going to Polokwane.

The information available from police does not provide further details about his intended journey, including how he planned to travel to Polokwane or the name of the grocery shop where he was reportedly due to start work.

His family became concerned after they were unable to make contact with him. Efforts to establish his whereabouts through relatives and surrounding areas were also unsuccessful.

The lack of contact has prompted the South African Police Service in Thohoyandou to launch a search for him.

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Lebogang Michael Mafaisa Last Seen Details

Mafaisa is 30 years old and was last known to be in the Miluwani Village area of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, before he left for Polokwane on 31 August.

At the time he went missing, he was reportedly wearing black jeans, a black-and-white T-shirt and black boots.

Police said he was also carrying a black suitcase, which may assist members of the public who believe they may have seen him.

The available police appeal does not provide additional physical characteristics or a description of his height, build or complexion.

Anyone who may have seen Mafaisa after he left Miluwani Village is encouraged to consider whether the clothing and black suitcase match the description provided by police.

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Thohoyandou Police Appeal for Information

The Thohoyandou police investigation is being led by Sergeant Rembuluwani Nekhavhambe, who can be contacted on 071 511 1213.

Members of the public can also provide information at their nearest police station.

Information can further be reported to Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS App.

Police have appealed for information that could assist in establishing Mafaisa’s whereabouts. Members of the public should avoid spreading unverified information about his disappearance and should pass potentially useful information directly to the police.

The search for Lebogang Michael Mafaisa remains ongoing. Anyone who knows where he may be or has information about his movements since 31 August is urged to contact Sergeant Nekhavhambe or the police without delay. Further developments will be reported as more verified information becomes available.

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