Thato Koketso Mangaba, 35, has been reported missing in Pretoria, Gauteng, after he was last seen in the Menlyn area on Friday, 28 August 2026. A missing-person case was reportedly opened at Brooklyn police station under CAS 01/09/2026.
Mangaba’s family and those close to him are seeking information that could help establish his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
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What Happened to Thato Koketso Mangaba in Menlyn?
According to information provided to Missing Person SA, Mangaba was last seen at the Springboks store at Menlyn at approximately 1pm on Friday, 28 August.
He works at the Old School store in Menlyn. His last known movements after he was seen in the area have not been established from the information currently available.
Those close to Thato reportedly have limited information about what happened on the day he disappeared. At this stage, there is no confirmed information explaining why he went missing or where he may have gone afterwards.
An online appeal has also circulated using the name Koketso Thato Mangaba. However, that appeal contains a discrepancy regarding the date he was last seen. The information supplied to Missing Person SA states that the correct date was Friday, 28 August 2026.
The date is significant because 28 August 2026 was a Friday. The earlier online information referring to 27 August therefore appears to contain an error.
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Thato Mangaba Missing Person Description and Clothing
Mangaba is approximately 35 years old and is described as being about 1.7 metres tall and weighing approximately 70 kilograms.
He is described by those who know him as someone who is always dressed smartly.
At the time he was last seen, Mangaba was reportedly wearing:
- Blue jeans
- A black long jacket
- Nike sneakers
His last known location was the Menlyn area of Pretoria, Gauteng.
The information supplied to Missing Person SA does not provide further confirmed details about whether he was travelling on foot or by vehicle, or whether anyone accompanied him when he was last seen.
There is also no confirmed information at this stage about his whereabouts since 28 August.
What Police Have Confirmed About the Missing Person Case
A missing-person case was reportedly opened at Brooklyn police station under CAS 01/09/2026.
A search of the publicly available SAPS missing-person listings did not produce an obvious matching entry for Thato Koketso Mangaba at the time of publication. This does not establish that the case has not been registered with police, as the public listing may not immediately reflect every reported case.
The circumstances surrounding Thato’s disappearance remain unknown based on the information currently available.
There has been unconfirmed speculation that Mangaba may have owed people money. This has not been verified and should not be treated as a fact or as an explanation for his disappearance. There is currently no confirmed information linking his disappearance to any financial dispute.
The priority remains establishing where Mangaba was last seen and identifying any information that could assist his family and police.
How to Report Information About Thato Koketso Mangaba
Anyone who may have seen Mangaba in Menlyn or elsewhere after Friday, 28 August, is urged to come forward with information that could assist in locating him.
The contact number supplied by those handling the appeal is 082 804 5869.
Alternative numbers are 079 510 5012 and 082 412 5350.
Members of the public should avoid spreading unverified claims about what may have happened to Mangaba. Information that appears insignificant could still help establish his movements after he was last seen.
Anyone with credible information about his whereabouts should contact the family or the relevant police authorities.
Missing Person SA will continue to monitor the case and publish further confirmed information if it becomes available.
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