Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) is appealing to members of the public for assistance in locating 17-year-old Menzi Mawonga from Cottonlands in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), who disappeared after being chased by individuals who allegedly fired shots at him.
According to reports, in the week leading up to the Easter school holidays, Mawonga returned home from school with a cellphone that did not belong to him. When questioned, he reportedly told his mother that a friend had stolen the device and given it to him for safekeeping.
On Friday, 03 April 2026, a group of males arrived at the family home demanding the cellphone. The device was handed over by Mawonga’s mother.
Days later, on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, gunshots were reported in the vicinity of his home. Community members allege that Mawonga was seen running while being pursued by individuals who discharged firearms. He has not been seen since that incident.
Mawonga is described as short in height, with a slim build, black afro hair, and brown eyes. He has no known tattoos or scars. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown shirt, navy Nike long track pants, and navy and white striped sandals.
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