35-Year-Old Nurse Armstrong Monareng Reported Missing in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga

Police and family members are urgently searching for Armstrong Monareng (35), a nurse from Violetbank, Bushbuckridge, who has been missing since 15 October 2025. He reportedly left home to report for duty at Dwarsloop Clinic but never returned. His disappearance has raised deep concern across Mpumalanga.

How Bushbuckridge Nurse Armstrong Monareng Went Missing

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), Mr Monareng left home that Wednesday morning wearing his clinic uniform and never came back. His phone has been off since, and there have been no confirmed sightings.
Family members realized something was wrong when he failed to return from work or answer calls. Police were immediately alerted and a missing person case was opened.

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SAPS Bushbuckridge Launches Search for Missing Violetbank Nurse

Police have confirmed that a full investigation is underway. Warrant Officer Busisiwe Dlamini has urged the public to assist by sharing any leads that might help find him.

“Anyone who knows where Mr Monareng might be, or who saw him after 15 October, should contact the police right away,” said Dlamini. “Every tip matters in a case like this.”

Members of the public can reach W/O Dlamini at 082 056 9507 or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

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Family Pleads for Help to Find Missing Nurse Armstrong Monareng

Relatives describe Armstrong as a humble, hardworking nurse who was devoted to his patients and loved by his family. His disappearance has left them desperate for answers.

“He would never go this long without contacting anyone,” said a family member. “We just want him home safe.”

Friends, colleagues, and local groups have been sharing his photo and story online using hashtags like #HelpFindArmstrong and #MissingPersonSouthAfrica.

Community in Mpumalanga Joins Search for Missing Bushbuckridge Man

Residents from Violetbank and surrounding areas have come together to assist in the search. Community WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages have been flooded with posts and updates calling for information.

Many locals have expressed frustration over the rise in missing persons cases in Mpumalanga, urging stronger collaboration between communities and police.

Ongoing Police Investigation Into Missing Nurse From Dwarsloop Clinic

Authorities are continuing their efforts, reviewing all available leads and gathering information from the public. Police have encouraged anyone with CCTV footage, sightings, or other information to come forward.

The family remains hopeful that Armstrong will be found safe and urges everyone across South Africa to share his story.