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Search continues for missing man after body recovered from Meyerton river

Search and rescue efforts continued near Kliprivier Crossing, close to Henley-on-Klip in Meyerton, after two men went missing in the river, leaving one dead and another still unaccounted for.

October 28, 2026

Search and rescue efforts continued near Kliprivier Crossing, close to Henley-on-Klip in Meyerton, after two men went missing in the river, leaving one dead and another still unaccounted for.

According to Expol Security Services, the incident occurred on Thursday, 22 October 2026, when the two men went missing in the water. One body was recovered and the individual was declared dead at the scene, while the search for the second man continued.

On Friday, 23 October, a joint search and rescue team, supported by other role-players, resumed operations in an effort to locate the missing man.

However, he had not been found by the time of the latest update, and search efforts were expected to continue. Expol Security Services extended its condolences to the deceased’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist with the incident to contact Meyerton SAPS on 082 822 7680 or submit information through the MySAPS App. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including what led to the two men going missing, have not been confirmed in the information available.

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