Updated: He has been found, just had a difficulty with his vehicle. Thank you for sharing
Upington, Northern Cape – July 19, 2025
A Namibian family is desperately searching for 24-year-old Titus Vries, who went missing in South Africa after dropping off his father and siblings at the Ariamsvlei border post. His last known communication was on Wednesday, 17 July 2025, just before 18:00, and since then, all attempts to reach him have failed.
Titus’s Last Known Movements
According to his family, Titus had travelled from Rehoboth, Namibia, to the border near Ariamsvlei, accompanying relatives. After the drop-off, he was expected to return home but instead ventured into Upington, an area he is unfamiliar with. His phone has remained off since his last contact.
“He doesn’t know Upington well and often forgets routes,” said a family member. “We are worried he may have run out of fuel or gotten lost. He’s a slow thinker and has a speech difficulty — he stutters — which makes it even harder for him to ask for help.”
Description
- Name: Titus Vries
- Age: 24
- Nationality: Namibian (from Rehoboth)
- Complexion: Light-skinned
- Identifying Features: Has a tattoo on his arm, though it’s not very visible
- Vehicle: White Mitsubishi Colt, registration number N 567 R
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The family fears that Titus may be stranded or in danger, especially given his limited ability to communicate and his unfamiliarity with the region.
Case Now Registered with the South African Police
His aunt is currently in the process of registering a missing person’s case at the local police station in South Africa. Authorities are expected to begin a formal search shortly.
The family is urging anyone who may have seen Titus or his vehicle — particularly in or around Upington, Ariamsvlei, or on routes leading toward Namibia — to come forward with any information, no matter how small.
How You Can Help
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Titus Vries or have seen his vehicle (Mitsubishi Colt, White, N 567 R), please urgently contact:
Call: Missing Person South Africa (WhatsApp) 071 204 4588
Email: zinhle.cele@missingpersosa.co.za
“Even if you think what you saw is not important, please share it. It could help us find Titus,” the family pleaded.
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