Matthew Ohlsson disappeared in 1997
Almost 100 children were reported missing in the Western Cape over the past six months, with police, child protection organisations and crime experts warning that the true scale of the problem may be far greater than official figures suggest.
According to the South African Police Service, 98 cases involving missing children under the age of 18 were reported across the province during the six-month period. Of these, 95 children were safely located.
Shaskia Michaels is still missing
SAPS also confirmed that 16 cases involving children are currently regarded as long-term missing persons cases, often referred to as cold cases.
