Nick Frischke: One Year on and still no sign of the German Tourist
Its been one year since German tourist Nick Frischke’s went missing , on the Hangberg trail between Hout Bay and Sandy Bay.
The family of German tourist Nick Frischke who went missing while on vacation in Cape Town last year says they are hoping for a miracle as they mark the first anniversary of his disappearance.
Frischke was last seen on February 15 leaving his Airbnb in Pinelands and setting off on a hike alone on the Hangberg trail between Hout Bay and Sandy Bay.
Five men were later arrested by police and linked to his disappearance after they were found in possession of his personal items. While one of the suspects was granted bail, four others remain in custody.
FAMILY IN AGONY, HOPING FOR A MIRACLE
Frischke’s father, Andre Hallwaas said the 23-year-old wanted to come to Cape Town for a short vacation during his study break.
Hallwaas said the family was struggling to come to terms with his disappearance.
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“Today is very emotional, I am at a loss for words and only tears flow from my eyes. For us this is certainly unbearable, not knowing what happened to him, exactly a year ago today. It’s been a very stressful year, and we hope that we can take Nick in our arms again. We are all hoping for a miracle,” he said.
SEARCH OPERATIONS FOR THE TOURIST IN HANGBERG YIELDED NO RESULTS.
Hangberg community activist Warren Abrahams said they hope that the case could be concluded so the family can find closure.
“The Hangberg community got involved and assisted with the searches, but we could not find him. It’s a year since he went missing. We hope that this matter can be concluded and that the Frischke family can find closure. This is a very bad and sad issue for the Hangberg community,” he said.
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POLICE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES
Police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said an investigation into Frischke’s disappearance still continues.
“The four accused appeared on 2024-01-22 at Wynberg Regional Court B. The Legal Aid attorney was absent. The matter was remanded to 2024-02-22 for the defence, Legal Aid Attorney to be present and for pre-trial conference.
The Investigating team is in contact with the missing person, Nick Frischke’s mother, (Jana Frischke) and did update her with the proceedings. All four accused stay in custody,” he said.