By OBAKENG MAJE
13 November 2025 – The police in Kanana request for community’s assistance in locating John Malebo Mvelase (54), who is residing in Extension 15 in Kanana Township, near Orkney. Mvelase was last seen by his daughter when he travelled to his residential home at around 4pm on 25 July 2022.
The North West police spokesperson, Constable Thuto Bobelo said according to information received, Mvelase lives alone and is not mentally stable. Bobelo said when his daughter visited him the next day, he was not found.
“A search was conducted around Kanana without any positive feedback. Extensive investigations were done and all leads were followed up with no success. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black trouser with red stripes, brown sneakers and a grey jacket.
“He is black in complexion, has a tall and slender build body and has short grey and black hair. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts can contact the Investigating Officer, Sergeant Thembani Mvala on 072 703 3657, your local police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” he said.
Bobelo further said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smartphone. He added that extortion-related incidents can be reported on the Extortion hotline on 080 091 1011.
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