How to Report a Missing Person in South Africa

Contact your nearest police station immediately or call 10111. You can also report online through Missing People South Africa's platform. Provide full personal details, last known location, and circumstances of disappearance.

There is NO waiting period in South Africa. Report immediately if someone is missing, especially children, elderly, or vulnerable individuals. The first 24-48 hours are critical for successful recovery.

Full name, age, physical description, last seen location and time, clothing worn, medical conditions, contact details, recent photo, and circumstances of disappearance. The more details, the better.

Yes! Use Missing People South Africa's online platform to create a case. This helps spread awareness quickly across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and other cities through our community network.

Police will open a case docket, conduct initial investigations, and may issue alerts. They'll coordinate with other provinces if needed and work with community organizations like Missing People South Africa.

We provide: Community alerts across SA, social media amplification, coordination with police, counseling support, search coordination, and connection with other families. Our platform reaches thousands of South Africans daily.

No - reporting to SAPS and using Missing People South Africa is completely FREE. Beware of scammers asking for money. Legitimate services never charge families in crisis.

Immediately notify SAPS and Missing People South Africa to close the case and remove alerts. This prevents unnecessary searches and allows resources to focus on active cases.