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Missing Polokwane man found and reunited with family

Johannes Labuschagne was reported missing after last being seen on March 27. 

April 19

POLOKWANE – 62-year-old Johannes Labuschagne has been reunited with his family.

Labushagne was reported missing after last being seen on March 27.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Marobo Seabela confirmed that he had been found and is safe with his family.

Details of where he was found, however, were not given at the time of publishing.


April 18

POLOKWANE – The police in the city have launched a search operation for a 62-year-old man from Bendor.

Johannes Labuschagne, who resides in General Maritz Street was last seen on Monday, March 27, according to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Marobo Seabela.

Photo provided by Limpopo police

Seabela said Labuschagne was last seen in his white, Mazda drifter, driving in Pietersburg Street, Ladanna.

“A search was conducted around the neighbourhood, as well as neighbouring locations without any success,” Seabela said.

Labuschagne was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black trousers and sky blue sandals at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Peter Mangakeng on 082 728 9831, the crime stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station or via the MySAPSApp.

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