A FAMILY from Kumani Village outside Thulamahashe in Mpumalanga is looking for their son, Gled Majozi Hlatshwayo (23).
Gled disappeared mysteriously on the night of 21 February.
His worried mum, Gladys Hlatshwayo (50), said he was a nyaope addict and had recently returned from hospital for a check-up and to collect his medication.
"We had just went to bed and when we were woken by our cousin saying he saw Gled on the streets running away at about 11pm. We went to his bedroom to check up on him, but he wasn't there. We then went to the streets to look for him, but with no luck. He was wearing a black Uzzi jersey, blue jeans and black All Star tekkies," she said.
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Gladys said some people said they saw him on the street at a nearby village, Arthurstone, but when the family went there they couldn't find him.
She said they reported his disappearance to the Mhala police after searching for him at government mortuaries and hospitals with no success.
His uncle, France Hlatshwayo, said they have consulted izangoma and prophets who said Gled is still alive.
"We’re praying to God to help us find him as prophets and izangoma are telling us the same story that he's still alive and he's around Mpumalanga.
"We're appealing to the residents to assist us and when they see him to please call us on 079 1984 059, 072 4830 525 or 079 1983 252," he said.
Brigadier Selvy Mohlala confirmed that a missing persons case has been opened.
"Police are still searching for him. Anyone with information that could lead to his whereabouts can contact Mhala police on 013 7730 331 or Crime Stop Number on 08600 10111, or send information via MYSAPSAPP and all received information will be treated as anonymous," he said.
