THE family of Ajith ‘Hemmie’ Durga is still searching for him more than a week later.
Durga, 57, from Reservoir Hills, was allegedly hijacked near the Umgeni Bird Park on July 3.
The father of two worked for Ganga Plumbers in New Germany for more than 10 years and was reported missing by the business.
The Toyota Hilux bakkie that he was driving was found abandoned by a tracking company near Inanda Dam.
In a previous interview with the POST, his sister-in-law, Jenita Durga, said: "He was last seen near Plumblink where he was meant to pick up something. However, he did not make it there. We believe he was hijacked near the bird park. His phone had been switched off and no one had been able to contact him.”
This week, she said their family had circulated his picture on social media hoping someone would recognise him.
“We also held a mass prayer at a temple near his home on Sunday. We are thankful for all the prayers and everyone who is helping with the search.”
She added: “We searched hospitals and mortuaries but we could not locate him. We are worried because he is diabetic and needs his medication. This whole situation feels like a dream with no end. We are praying for his safe return.”
Prem Balram, of Reaction Unit South Africa, a private security company, has been helping with the search.
“We have ongoing ground and aerial searches being conducted. We have followed the tracking path the vehicle took along the dam with the helicopter and on foot but so far we have not found anything.”