Picture: Missing Oratile Calvin Mokgethi and Ketshepamang Sebothe/Supplied
By BAKANG MOKOTO
23 January 2026 – The police in Ottoshoop request the community’s assistance in locating Oratile Calvin Mokgethi (25) and Ketshepamang Sebothe (26), both from Maruping village, near Ottoshoop. The police said Mokgethi and Sebothe were last seen by family members on Sunday evening, 14 December 2025, when they were allegedly taken from their home by four unknown men.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said following the incident, a case of kidnapping was opened with Ottoshoop Police Station. Morake said a search was conducted in and around the area.
“However, no positive results have been obtained thus far. At the time of their disappearance, Mokgethi was wearing a blue and white vest with long blue track pants and pink and white sleepers. He has a slender build body, weighs about 70kg, 1.5m tall and has long black hair.
“Sebothe was wearing black jeans, yellow reflector jacket and green Ellesse tekkies/sneakers. He has a medium built body, weighs about 70kg, 1.5m tall and has short black hair,” she said.
Meanwhile, Morake said the police appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of the missing men to contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Tumelo Molatlhegi on 082 373 9830. She said alternatively, information can be reported to the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
“Anonymous tip-offs may also be communicated via the MySAPS App on a smartphone. Extortion related incidents can be reported on the Extortion Hotline on 080 091 1011,” said Morake.
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