Update
TSITSIKAMMA NEWS - The search continues for Langebaan hiker Hermie van Zyl (74) who went missing on the Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail near Storms River a week ago.
SAPS Eastern Cape spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said today, Wednesday 29 October, that there was “no new development".
A family member in Langebaan confirmed that there had been no further news.
Van Zyl was reported missing on Wednesday morning 22 October. He was separated from his hiking group along the MTO Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve trail on Tuesday afternoon, in the direction of the Heuningbos hut to Sleepkloof hut.
He was last seen wearing denim shorts and a khaki short-sleeve button-down shirt.
The search is being conducted by the SAPS Search and Rescue, SAPS Mounted Unit, SANParks rangers and personnel from the MTO Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail. Since the search started a SAPS helicopter also joined for two days. About 30 people are involved in the search.
Van Zyl, a dental technician from Langebaan, was last seen when he went to relieve himself, and never rejoined his hiking group.
Nkohli requested anyone with information to contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Jansen on 079 602 4058.
