The Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) in Gqeberha is still investigating the disappearance of Nakane Lizane (4), who went missing from his home on May 11, 2023, in Wells Estate.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, it is alleged that at approximately 15:45, the mother was at home when Nakane was dropped off at home from the day care.
“Little Nakane was nowhere to be found. The child was reported missing at SAPS Swartkops,” she said.
“Numerous search parties were formed, and mass searches were conducted with the assistance of various SAPS divisions/unit, community members, local and national media houses, private security companies as well as drones used by a private company to scan the surrounding area of Wells Estate, Gqeberha,” she added.
Janse van Rensburg further added, “At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black pair of jeans, light coloured T-shirt and a black jacket.
“Police have since offered a reward of R50 000 for any information leading to a positive outcome – in other words the child must be found, irrespective of the circumstances. To date, no new information has been forthcoming, and the child has not yet been found.”
Police are once again appealing to anyone who can shed light into the child’s mysterious disappearance to contact the FCS investigation team, D/Sgt Mluleki Mhlangani 079 896 7509, D/Cst Msuthukazi Nkwenkwezi 082 302 5127 or Captain Michael Shanagan on 082 779 7292, alternatively Crime Stop on 086 001 0111 or the nearest police station.
“All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.”
