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SEARCH UPDATE | JAN OBakeng MOKONYANE | HARTBEESPOORT DAM Via Environment Campaigner: Today, I tried to contact the Hartbeespoort Marine Law Enforcement Unit to check on the ongoing search for Jan Obakeng Mokonyane, who has been missing since the boat capsized on 25 October 2026. I was informed that the teams have searched several areas, unfortunately without success so far. They also explained that six boats were secured in the water hyacinth last night. The thick hyacinth makes it extremely difficult for boats to move through certain areas. There is also concern that Jan’s body could be trapped underneath the extensive water hyacinth. The team continues to use drones daily to monitor and search different areas. They also hope that birds might help draw attention to something in the water. Meanwhile, there are people working to remove the water hyacinth. However, it is important that the search continues alongside these removal efforts, with care taken to ensure that machinery does not harm or overlook anything that could assist in finding Jan. This is heartbreaking for Jan’s family and everyone involved in the search. We can only hope that something positive comes out of these ongoing efforts and that his family can finally get answers. Let us continue to pray for Jan Obakeng Mokonyane and his family.