Worcester siblings missing after travelling to Goodwood for alleged cellphone job

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

A Worcester brother and sister have been missing for more than two weeks after travelling to Goodwood for a work opportunity involving cellphone sales, prompting a police investigation and an appeal for information about their whereabouts.

Lesrien Filander and her brother, Peter, known as “Pietertjie”, reportedly left home on Saturday, October 10, after being offered work selling cellphones or arranging cellphone contracts.

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

Missing Person South Africa shared an appeal on social media, saying the siblings had travelled with a female friend who has since returned to Worcester.

According to Missing Person South Africa, the family was told the siblings would work for a man involved in cellphone sales or contracts who was allegedly known as “Pastor”. His identity and the nature of the work have not been independently confirmed.

The organisation said the family had received information suggesting Peter may have left Goodwood on October 11. Reports that Lesrien may still be in the area remain unconfirmed.

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

“Their relatives are worried and simply want to know where Lesrien and Peter are and whether they are safe,” Missing Person South Africa said.

The organisation has appealed to residents, business owners and commuters in Goodwood to share any information that could help locate the siblings.

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

SAPS spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala said Worcester police were investigating the disappearance of the siblings, identified in the police statement as Amelia Filander and Peter Filander.

“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. Peter was wearing blue jeans and a black T-shirt.

A family member briefly confirmed in a WhatsApp message to Daily Voice on Sunday that the siblings remained 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.