Welkom teacher missing in suspected kidnapping

Police are investigating a case of carjacking and kidnapping after 55-year-old educator, Gert Adams went missing.

Adams was allegedly abducted on October 4th 2026.

Police spokesperson Palesa Thabana says the victim contacted his wife telephonically before the call was abruptly ended.

He was then reported as missing.

Thabana says a vehicle belonging to the victim was discovered and retrieved from the Klippan, in Welkom with no occupants, last week Tuesday.

The victim’s cellphone and other items were found inside the vehicle.

The search for the victim and investigations are continuing and the motive for the alleged kidnapping remains unclear. #sapsFS [POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CARJACKING AND KIDNAPPING AS WELKOM EDUCATOR IS STILL MISSING] #SAPS Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes (SVC) Unit is investigating cases of alleged carjacking and #kidnapping after Welkom educator Gert Adams (55) reportedly went missing under mysterious circumstances.

It is alleged that on Sunday, 04/10, at approximately 23:30, the victim was forcibly taken by unknown suspects.

The victim contacted his wife telephonically before the call was abruptly ended.

He was then reported #missing.

A grey Hyundai ix35 belonging to the victim was discovered and retrieved from Klippan in Welkom, with no occupants inside, on Tuesday, 06/10.

The victim’s cellphone and other items were found inside the vehicle.

The whereabouts of the 55yr-old male victim are still unknown, and police investigations are ongoing.

The motive for the kidnapping remains unclear at this stage.