Gauteng police on Monday appealed to the public for help in identifying a man who was struck by lightning in Sharpeville.

The man, about the age of 30, was killed by lightning in Tshepiso in Sharpeville at 3pm on Saturday, said Inspector Aubrey Moola.

"We're looking for family or whoever has got information to contact the Sharpeville police," said Moola.

The man was wearing a red t-shirt, khaki trousers and white takkies at the time of his death.