A search is underway for a patient that went missing from the University Academic Hospital Annex at the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein.

Michael Mofokeng (45) disappeared on 10 July after being transferred from Bethlehem and later discharged from Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital's Trauma Unit.

Free State Health spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, confirmed Mofokeng was initially admitted to the Trauma Unit at Pelonomi Hospital and was discharged several days later. "After his discharge, Mofokeng was sent to the eye clinic at the Annex with an ambulance. Unfortunately, he disappeared after his patient record file was opened for him," Mvambi said.

Michael Mofokeng (45)  who went missing from a hospital in Free State. Photo supplied

Authorities are appealing to anyone with information on Mofokeng's whereabouts to come forward. Those with relevant details are urged to contact the hospital's Acting Nursing Manager, Jack Radebe, at 084 437 1793 or 051 405 9311.

Meanwhile, police are also searching for yet another girl who went missing in Fouriesburg. Palesa Eunice Mokete (14) was last seen on Thursday (5/9). It's understood that Mokete told her mother her hat was stolen when she came back from school and as a result, she went back to look for it and never came back.

Missing Palesa Eunice Mokete (14). Photo: SAPS                        

Free State police spokesperson, Sinah Mpakane, said a case of a missing person was registered early on Friday. Mokete was last seen on the R26 road going to Ficksburg. Mpakane said the police were informed she had told her classmates she was going to her grandparents in Bloemfontein but she never arrived. Anyone with information is requested to contact the police.

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