Belfast: Police request community assistance in locating Paulina Phakoe (59) from Mashaeng, near Fouriesburg. She was last seen on 22 August 2025 in Phuthaditjhaba, near the Information Centre.
According to South African Police Service, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The police emphasize the importance of community involvement in efforts to locate Phakoe, who has been missing for several weeks.
The search for Phakoe has involved local law enforcement and volunteers from the community, but so far, there have been no confirmed sightings or leads. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen her in the area of Phuthaditjhaba on or around the date of her disappearance.
Police have set up a dedicated tip line for information related to the case and are hopeful that public vigilance will aid in the safe return of Paulina Phakoe. Community members are encouraged to remain alert and report any potential sightings to the authorities immediately.