Since official statistics were launched in 1994 there have been over 1000 children reported missing in South Africa that were never recovered, that’s  a whole school missing without a trace.

About 1200 children are reported missing each year in our country, with more than 90% being found within the first week. This unfortunately still leaves us with at least 10% of the children not being traced.

This figure is regarded as conservative.

According to a US Government report, there are 800, 000 people trafficked across international borders annually. This figure does not include those trafficked within their own countries. (US Government 2006)

There is a demand for trafficked children as cheap labour or for sexual exploitation.

It can happen to your child!!!!

Introduction to Missing Children South Africa

Missing Children SA was established in March 2007 in response to the kidnapping and brutal murders of Sheldean Human (7) of Pretoria and Anestacia Wiese (12) of Mitchell’s Plain, to assist and support families finding themselves in similar tragic situations.

The first 24 hours after a child goes missing, is the most crucial and our organisation exists to create awareness and to react immediately, when a child is reported missing.

Missing Children SA assists the South African Police Service in finding children and creating a national awareness. Citizens of South Africa do not realise the reality of child abduction and run-aways and as an organisation we intend to change this point of view.

Our Vision:

To be instrumental in creating national awareness and proactive communities in relation to missing children.

To have in place a well integrated and effective network, working hand in hand with the police, that can be activated at a minutes notice, in order to find missing children.

To support the families of missing children emotionally, spiritually and mentally.

To involved the South African community and citizens in promoting child safety.

Our Mission

To be the national voice for any child at risk and to act immediately and effectively to prevent children from becoming victims .

Our Objectives

To ensure that whenever a child goes missing all the systems are in place to find and reunite the child as soon as possible.