Paul Oosthuizen, a Vanderbijlpark man who has been missing since 30 April 2026, was remembered by his family on Saturday, 5 September, as he reached his 65th birthday. Oosthuizen disappeared after leaving his home in Vaalview, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, to go to work at Stonehaven on Vaal, but he never arrived.
More than four months after his disappearance, his family says Paul remains missing. His ex-wife, who is also the mother of his children, contacted us with a personal message marking what should have been a day of celebration for the family.
Paul Oosthuizen (64) Missing in Vaalview, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, After Failing to Arrive at Work
What Happened to Paul Oosthuizen in Vanderbijlpark
According to the missing-person information previously released by Barrage SAPS, Paul Oosthuizen left his home in Vaalview on 30 April 2026 intending to go to work at Stonehaven on Vaal in Vanderbijlpark.
He did not arrive at his workplace, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
A missing-person report was opened by a family member on 5 June 2026 after efforts to locate him had been unsuccessful.
The case is being investigated by Barrage SAPS. Police have appealed to anyone who may have information about Oosthuizen’s whereabouts to come forward.
The latest message from his family confirms that there has still been no resolution to the case. His continued absence has meant that an important family occasion, his 65th birthday, was marked without him.
According to the information provided by his family, Oosthuizen was born on 5 September 1961. His 65th birthday fell on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
The family has now used the occasion to keep his name in the public eye and remind people that he has not been forgotten.
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Paul Oosthuizen Missing Person Details and Police Contact Information
The available information identifies Paul Oosthuizen as a 64-year-old man when he was reported missing. His date of birth, supplied by his family, is 5 September 1961, meaning he turned 65 on Saturday.
His known missing-person details are:
Name: Paul Oosthuizen
Age: 65 as of 5 September 2026
Date of birth: 5 September 1961
Last seen: 30 April 2026
Last known location: Vaalview, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Intended destination: Stonehaven on Vaal, Vanderbijlpark
Reported missing: 5 June 2026
Investigating officer: D/Sgt Fouché
Police contact: 082 785 8580
Crime Stop: 08600 10111
The original police appeal states that Paul left home to go to work but never arrived at Stonehaven on Vaal.
No verified information has been provided to establish what happened to him after he left home, and it would be inappropriate to speculate about his whereabouts or circumstances.
The family is therefore continuing to appeal for information that could assist investigators in finding him.
Anyone who may have information is encouraged to contact D/Sgt Fouché on 082 785 8580. Information can also be provided to Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
For the family, the central issue remains the same. Paul is still missing, and they want to know where he is.
Family Remembers Paul Oosthuizen on His 65th Birthday
Paul’s 65th birthday brought a particularly painful reminder of his absence for his family.
His ex-wife, who described herself as the mother of his children, said the family should have been celebrating his birthday together. Instead, they marked the day while continuing to search for him.
In a message shared with us, she wrote that her heart was breaking, particularly for Paul’s mother and loved ones.
The family also shared a birthday tribute that remembered Paul as a “gifted creator” and a “natural leader”, while describing him as a husband, father, son and brother.
The tribute focused on the memories he left with those close to him and the fact that his absence has not erased the place he holds within his family.
“Today, you are still missing. Still searched for. Still thought about. Still loved,” the tribute stated.
The family also acknowledged that Paul’s life had taken him down difficult roads and that time had created distance between him and some of those who loved him. Those comments were presented as part of the family’s personal reflection and do not establish what may have happened to him.
The birthday message ended with a reference to Psalm 139:9-10 and a message of hope that Paul would somehow know that he had not been forgotten.
For relatives, the birthday was therefore more than a date on the calendar. It became another opportunity to remind the public that a missing person remains a member of a family whose absence continues to be felt.
Latest Update on Paul Oosthuizen Missing Case and How to Help
The latest update from the family is that Paul Oosthuizen remains missing.
There has been no confirmed information supplied to us indicating that he has been found, and the family continues to seek information that could assist in locating him.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain under investigation by Barrage SAPS. At this stage, the confirmed information is that Paul left his home in Vaalview on 30 April, was expected at work at Stonehaven on Vaal, and did not arrive.
Anyone who may have seen Paul, knows something about his movements, or has information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer.
D/Sgt Fouché: 082 785 8580
Crime Stop: 08600 10111
People should avoid sharing unverified claims about the case online. Information that may appear insignificant could nevertheless be useful to investigators, so anyone with genuine information should pass it directly to the police.
The family has asked that Paul’s story continue to be shared. As the search enters another month, keeping his name and photograph in the public eye may help reach someone who has information about what happened after he left home.
Paul Oosthuizen remains missing, and Barrage SAPS continues to seek information that could help establish his whereabouts. We will continue to follow the case and share verified developments as they become available.
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