Police open enquiry into missing Worcester siblings who travelled to Goodwood

Peter Filander and his sister, Lesrien, who went missing after travelling from Worcester to Goodwood for work.

A brother and sister who travelled to Goodwood for a cellphone sales job have been missing for more than two weeks, with their family particularly worried about the brother, who reportedly has a serious medical condition requiring attention.

Peter, known as “Pietertjie and his sister Lesrien left Worcester on October 10, 2026, with a female friend who has since returned home. Police have opened a missing-person's enquiry, while the family is still trying to establish what happened to the pair after they left for the reported work opportunity.

Their family has been unable to establish where they are or confirm whether they are safe.

Missing Person South Africa shared a public appeal on social media, for information that could help locate the siblings.

According to the organisation, the siblings travelled with a female friend who has since returned to Worcester.

The family was reportedly told that the siblings would work for a man involved in selling cellphones or arranging cellphone contracts.

The man was allegedly known as “Pastor”, but his identity and the nature of the work have not been independently confirmed.

According to Missing Person South Africa, the family was told that Peter may have left Goodwood on 11 October, while information suggesting that Lesrien may still be in the area remains unconfirmed.

The family is particularly concerned about Peter, who reportedly has a serious medical condition requiring attention.

Missing Person South Africa has appealed to residents, business owners and commuters in Goodwood to come forward with any information.

“Their relatives are worried and simply want to know where Lesrien and Peter are and whether they are safe,” the organisation said.

Police have confirmed that a missing persons enquiry has been opened.

Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala said Worcester police were investigating the disappearance of the siblings.

“This office confirms that Worcester police opened a missing persons enquiry following the disappearance of siblings, Amelia Filander and Peter Filander. They left their home on Saturday 10 October 2026 at about 12:00,” Gwala said.

Gwala said Amelia was last seen wearing a green skirt and a long-sleeved white top, while Peter was dressed in blue jeans and a black T-shirt.

A family member briefly confirmed to IOL Media in a WhatsApp message on Sunday that the siblings remain missing.

Anyone with information about the siblings’ whereabouts is urged to contact Worcester detectives on 023 348 8605 or the family on 063 947 5301.