Picture: Missing elderly woman, Tlhomphego Juliet Mokoka/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
2025 – The police in Dwarsberg are requesting community assistance in locating a missing elderly woman, Tlhomphego Juliet Mokoka (85), of House No 10036, Vaal River Section, Sesobe village in Madikwe, outside Rustenburg. The police said according to information, Mokoka was last seen by her grandchild on 29 June 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said a search was conducted with the assistance of the Local Community Police Forum (CPF) and Traditional Councillors around Dwarsberg policing precinct and all leads were followed up, but that did not yield positive results. Mokgwabone said at the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a brown skirt, brown jersey, brown flat shoes and a pink beanie.
“She is dark brown in complexion with round close together eyes and flat forehead, approximately 1.2 m tall, black hair and weighs 68kg. The missing granny suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.
“Anyone who may have information regarding her whereabouts is requested to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Kelefilwe Simon Rampete on 071 251 0200 or call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS App.
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