According to police spokesperson, Stephen Thakeng, in the first case the 42-year-old Mantwa Nanny Kareli was last seen on 17 November on her way to work. In the second case, the 60-year-old Meshack Kgape Tlhobo allegedly walked out of the house while the family was still sleeping.

Thakeng explains Kareli was reported missing by her sister-in-law, who was expecting to see her on 14 November but she never arrived. The sister-in-law explained that the family who resides with Kareli last saw her wearing her work uniform going to work - navy blue pants, navy blue and gold t-shirt, black sandals, and a navy blue cap with "NY" written on it. She was carrying a beige handbag.

Tlhobo allegedly disappeared previously and was brought home by members of the Welkom Flying Squad. A case of a missing person was opened by Tlhobo’s brother. The Thabong police is asking, should anyone know the whereabouts of Tlhobo, to please contact Detective Sergeant Maria Modikoe at cellphone number 082 301 2809, or the Police Emergency number: 08600 10111.

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