The family of a man named Oliver Godfrey is appealing for public assistance after he went missing from the Table View area of Cape Town, Western Cape, on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Oliver was last seen at around midday in the Table View and Flamingo Vlei area and has now been missing for several days.
His family and fiancée are deeply concerned for his welfare and say he may be particularly vulnerable. He reportedly left on foot with only the clothes he was wearing, his cellphone and wallet.
What Happened to Oliver Godfrey in Table View, Cape Town
According to information provided by his family and fiancée, he was last seen at approximately 12:00 on Thursday, 1 October 2026, in the Table View area.
Flamingo Vlei has also been identified as his last known area.
His fiancée said the couple has been together and living together for eight years. She said Oliver left on foot and did not take additional belongings with him.
He was reportedly carrying his cellphone and wallet when he disappeared.
There has been growing concern as the days have passed without his family being able to establish his whereabouts.
Oliver’s father has also joined the public appeal for assistance and is asking anyone who may know where his son is to come forward.
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Oliver’s Description and What He Was Wearing When Last Seen
Oliver is approximately 1.6 metres tall. He has short brown hair and green eyes.
When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing three-quarter-length baggy shorts with green and red stripes, light grey socks and work boots. He may also have been wearing a green tracksuit top.
The family has described him as a vulnerable adult who may be at risk.
His fiancée has told Missing Person South Africa that Oliver has been struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. This information is being shared because the family is concerned for his immediate safety and the importance of locating him as soon as possible.
Anyone who believes they have seen Oliver should note the location and time of the sighting and immediately pass the information to the family, Missing Person South Africa, or the police.
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Family Appeals for Help to Find Oliver in Cape Town
Oliver’s loved ones are asking people across Table View, Flamingo Vlei and surrounding Cape Town communities to keep watch for him.
His fiancée said she is desperate for assistance in locating him and stressed that he left on foot.
Because Oliver may have travelled beyond the immediate area since 1 October, the appeal is not limited to Table View or Flamingo Vlei. Residents elsewhere in Cape Town who believe they recognise him are also encouraged to report possible sightings.
Members of the public are urged not to make assumptions about where Oliver may have gone. Even information that appears small, such as remembering seeing someone matching his description walking through an area, could help establish his movements after he was last seen.
People sharing the missing-person appeal are encouraged to retain Oliver’s description and contact information so that anyone with a possible sighting knows where to report it.
How to Report Information About Missing Oliver
Anyone who has seen him since Thursday, 1 October 2026, or who has information that could help locate him can contact Welma Oelofse on 079 381 1655.
Information can also be reported to Missing Person South Africa on 068 176 9574.
Members of the public can contact the South African Police Service on 10111. The emergency medical services number 10177 can also be used where urgent medical assistance is required.
The family is particularly interested in information that could establish where Oliver went after he was last seen around midday on 1 October.
Anyone who encounters Oliver and believes he is in immediate danger should contact emergency services rather than leaving him alone.
Missing Person South Africa will continue to share developments concerning the search for Oliver as information becomes available. Readers in Table View, Flamingo Vlei, and the wider Cape Town area are encouraged to share the appeal and promptly report genuine sightings.
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