The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has indicated that the extensive search operation in Komatipoort has officially concluded as of 31 December 2025. The decision follows the completion of the search efforts, culminating in the discovery of remains believed to belong to the second SANDF member, pending the results of DNA tests to be conducted.
The profound efforts of the dedicated Search and Rescue Team, including the SAPS Diving Unit in Mpumalanga, are acknowledged with much appreciation. The team worked tirelessly under extraordinarily challenging conditions. These challenges included severe bad weather, continuous rainfall, swelling river, and the presence of crocodiles and hippos in the area, all of which had great impact on the operation and posed significant risks to the safety of the team members.
The tireless commitment of the team has enabled significant progress in the mission to somehow provide closure to the…
