Willem Wilhelm Swartz, an 81-year-old man from the Makwassie area in North West, has been reported missing after he left his residence on Rietkuil Farm on Monday, 24 August 2026, at about 11:00. He was reportedly heading towards a farm in the Vaalbank area of Makwassie when he was last seen.
Swartz has now been missing for more than two weeks, and police are appealing to anyone who may have information about his whereabouts to come forward.
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What Happened to Willem Wilhelm Swartz in Makwassie
According to the missing-person alert, Swartz was last seen leaving his residence on Rietkuil Farm on 24 August 2026.
He was reportedly travelling towards a farm in the Vaalbank area of Makwassie, North West. No further details about his movements after leaving the residence have been provided in the information available.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have not been detailed in the alert, and there is currently no information provided indicating what may have happened to him after he left the farm.
His disappearance has prompted an appeal for information as police continue efforts to establish his whereabouts.
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Willem Swartz Missing Person Description and Clothing
Swartz is 81 years old and was described as a small-built man weighing approximately 50 kilograms. He is about 1.62 metres tall and has grey eyes.
He has grey and black, frizzy hair and is balding. He also has a grey and black moustache and beard. His ears are described as large and flat, while his nose is broad with flared nostrils. His lips are described as having a thinner upper lip and a thicker lower lip.
The missing-person alert also states that Swartz has several missing teeth.
He has a faded tattoo on his left arm depicting a lady in a bikini.
At the time he was last seen, Swartz was reportedly wearing a black V-neck jersey, white long pants and black safety boots, size 7.
These details may assist members of the public, particularly people living or travelling around Makwassie and Vaalbank, in identifying him.
Where Was Willem Swartz Last Seen?
Swartz was last seen after leaving his residence on Rietkuil Farm in the Makwassie area of North West at approximately 11:00 on 24 August 2026.
His reported destination was a farm in the Vaalbank Makwassie area.
Anyone who may have seen Swartz after he left Rietkuil Farm, or who may have information that could help establish his movements, is urged to contact the police.
The missing-person alert lists Detective Sergeant Sello of Makwassie SAPS as a contact for information relating to the case.
Police can be contacted through Makwassie SAPS on 018 285 8130. The alert also provides the SAPS Crime Stop number as 08600 10111.
The OB/CAS number was listed as TBA in the information supplied for this report.
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Latest Update on Willem Swartz Missing Person Case
There has been no further confirmed information provided about Swartz’s whereabouts in the material available for this report.
The appeal remains focused on locating the elderly man and establishing what happened after he left his residence on Rietkuil Farm.
Anyone with information that could assist police is encouraged to contact Makwassie SAPS or Detective Sergeant Sello. Information about a possible sighting should be reported to authorities rather than relying on unverified information circulating on social media.
The search for Willem Wilhelm Swartz remains ongoing, and further confirmed information from police or his family can provide important updates to the public.
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