{
  "id": 6730491,
  "title": "‘Where is Dr Tavangar?’ Limpopo police issue urgent appeal after doctor disappears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/where-is-dr-tavangar-limpopo-police-issue-urgent-appeal-after-doctor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T08:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-09-11-where-is-dr-tavangar-limpopo-police-issue-urgent-appeal-after-doctor-disappears/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Limpopo police have launched an urgent appeal to the public in search of 61-year-old Dr Rega Mohammed Tavangar, who has gone missing. The doctor, who works at Mokopane Hospital, was last seen by his partner on August 28 at around 6 pm, when he dropped her off at her rented room in Voortrekker Street, Mokopane. Police believe Tavangar was traveling in a white Landwind motor vehicle with the registration number KV3VM GP, dressed in grey jeans, black sandals, and a brown shirt.\n\nTavangar's partner reportedly received a payment into her bank account at around 6 am on August 29, prompting her to contact him regarding her wallet, which she believed was still in his vehicle. He allegedly informed her that he would send the wallet with their daughter, who is staying with him at Mokopane Hospital Residence. Despite this, there has been no further communication with Dr Tavangar, as his cellphones are reportedly switched off.\n\nMokopane Hospital sought information about his whereabouts on September 3 after he missed his shift. A missing-person case has been opened at Mahwelereng SAPS, and police investigations are ongoing to determine Tavangar's whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The police are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Sergeant Maesela Ledwaba on 078 914 0087 or report it through Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the MySAPS app.",
  "summary": "Limpopo police are searching for missing doctor Dr Rega Tavangar after he dropped his partner off in Mokopane.",
  "key_points": [
    "Limpopo police urgently search for 61-year-old Dr Rega Mohammed Tavangar",
    "Doctor last seen August 28 at 6 pm in Voortrekker Street",
    "Police seek public help, no contact since August 29"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}