JEFFREYS BAYS: The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Jeffreys Bay is appealing to the public for urgent assistance in identifying what is believed to be the cremation remains of a deceased person.

According to SAPS a vigilant member of the public discovered a mini coffin containing a bag of ashes on the Jeffreys Bay beachfront on 17 September 2026. 

“Notably, the name Llewelyn Felix is inscribed on the mini coffin. The items have been taken into safekeeping by local police while investigations are underway to trace the family or determine the origin of the remains.

“We request anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying the remains, or who might know how the mini coffin came to be left on the beachfront, to contact the Jeffreys Bay police immediately,” said SAPS.

Alternatively, tips can be shared anonymously via the Crime Stop toll-free number on 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS-App.