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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) issued an urgent appeal to the province and the country at large to assist law enforcement authorities in resolving one of the most distressing and concerning missing children investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a year and a half has elapsed since Sive Siganga (7), Oyintando Siganga (4), and twins, Thabsile and Thabile Siganga (4), mysteriously disappeared from their family homestead at Mjila Administrative Area in Ntabankulu. They were last seen on 10 November 2024.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spokesperson for the Hawks, Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, said the children were last seen playing within the yard of their home before seemingly vanishing without a trace under circumstances that continue to perplex investigators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He said their disappearance prompted the immediate opening of a kidnapping case and the subsequent involvement of the Hawks.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Since the matter was referred to the Hawks, investigators have embarked upon an exhaustive and relentless pursuit of every available lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Numerous investigative interventions have been executed, including intelligence-driven enquiries, inter-provincial follow-ups, community engagements and the analysis of all information brought to the attention of investigators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Their disappearance simultaneously elevates this matter to a level of exceptional concern and urgency,” said Mhlakuvana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that the Hawks, therefore, are making an urgent appeal to traditional leaders, community leaders, faith-based organisations, civic structures, educational institutions, media houses, non-governmental organisations focused on child protection and members of the public across South Africa to assist in amplifying this appeal and encouraging anyone with knowledge of the matter to come forward.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the children, or any information that may assist investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding their disappearance, is urged to contact Unit Commander of Serious Organised Crime, Colonel Raymond Buys at 082 301 1135 and Warrant Officer Norton Ndabambi at 082 559 4613. Alternatively, information may be provided at any South African Police Service station or reported anonymously through the MySAPS App.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Members of the public are encouraged to come forward without delay, as even the smallest piece of information may prove decisive in advancing the investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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