Support police efforts to find missing Akani

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Hlanganani, under the Mopani District, are asking for the public’s help to find Akani Vincent Mathole, a 30-year-old man from Tiyani Village, Mdono Section. Akani, who is mute and has a disability, has been reported missing.

Key details about Akani Vincent Mathole’s disappearance

• Name: Akani Vincent Mathole
• Age: 30 years old
• Location: Tiyani Village, Mdono Section, under Hlanganani SAPS in Mopani District, Limpopo
• Disability: Mute
• Status: Missing
• Reporting Authority: SAPS Hlanganani, Mopani District
• Date of Appeal: September 10, 2025

Full story about the missing person

Akani Vincent Mathole, a 30-year-old man from Tiyani Village, Mdono Section, has gone missing. The SAPS in Hlanganani, which falls under the Mopani District in Limpopo, are working to find him. Akani is mute and lives with a disability, making the search more urgent. The police are asking anyone with information to come forward and help bring Akani home safely. You can see the original appeal on X (formerly Twitter).

Questions and answers about the search for Akani

• Who is Akani Vincent Mathole?
  

  Akani is a 30-year-old man from Tiyani Village, Mdono Section, who is mute and has a disability.

  
  
• Where did Akani go missing from?
  

  He went missing from Tiyani Village, Mdono Section, which falls under the Hlanganani SAPS area in the Mopani District.

  
  
• Who is handling the search for Akani?
  

  The SAPS Hlanganani, under the Mopani District, are appealing to the public for help in locating him.

  
  
• When was the appeal for help issued?
  

  The appeal was made on September 10, 2025.

  
  
• Why is this search particularly urgent?
  

  Akani is mute and has a disability, making him more vulnerable and increasing the need to find him quickly.

  
  
• How can I help in the search for Akani?
  

  If you have any information about Akani’s whereabouts, please contact the SAPS Hlanganani or the Mopani District police. Your help could be vital in bringing him home.

  
  
• Where can I find more news from the region?
  

  You can find more stories like this on City of Thohoyandou News.