When someone goes missing, what should families do immediately rather than waiting for 24 or 48 hours? What information should families have ready when reporting a missing person to the police?

The National Briefing · Sep 16, 2026 · 6m

When someone goes missing, what should families do immediately rather than waiting for 24 or 48 hours? What information should families have ready when reporting a missing person to the police? How important is it for people to tell family or friends where they are going and who they are meeting?

Guest: Bianca van Aswegen - Criminologist and National Coordinator for Missing Children South Africa