Community Appeal Issued as Hospital Seeks Relatives of Injured Pedestrian
Medical management and administrative staff at the Witbank Tertiary Hospital have launched an urgent public information campaign, appealing to community members to help identify and locate the family members of a patient currently receiving acute medical care following a severe traffic incident.
Incident and Patient Particulars
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Date of Admission: July 12, 2026
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Location Found: Next to Old Ogies Road, eMalahleni
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Patient Name: Thabiso Motsei
Hospital Investigation and Next of Kin Search
According to institutional reports released by hospital authorities, the patient was transported to the medical facility by local law enforcement officers after being discovered severely injured alongside Old Ogies Road following a pedestrian-vehicle collision.
Despite preliminary tracing efforts conducted by hospital social workers and administrative personnel, officials have been entirely unable to establish contact with the patient’s relatives or immediate next of kin.
Public Assistance Channels
Hospital management is urgently requesting anyone who recognizes the name, has personal acquaintance with the individual, or holds direct contact details for his family members to immediately bridge the communication gap.
Concerned citizens possessing relevant details are encouraged to reach out directly to the Witbank Tertiary Hospital administration team by calling 013 653 2505 or 013 653 2000.

