Police need your assistance in locating missing Jakoba


By REGINALD KANYANE

1 October 2025- The police in Mmabatho request the community’s assistance in locating a missing woman, Sebokaeng Gladys Jakoba (55), who is residing at Morwatshetlha village, in Mahikeng. Jakoba was last seen by her brother on 9 September 2025, at around 8:30am when she left home to deposit stokvel money at a bank in Mahikeng.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said she never returned back home. Myburgh said a search was conducted around the village and at her place of work.

“An extensive investigation yielded no positive results. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an orange dress with black dots, a blue and green doek on her head and she was carrying a hand bag.

“She is dark in complexion with black eyes, a tall and slim build body, with short black hair. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Sgt Golekane Senokwanyane on 079 897 1873,” she said.

Myburgh further said alternatively they can also contact their local police station or Crime Stop on ‪08600 10111. She added that anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from their smartphone.

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