The family of the missing pregnant is seeking public assistance to help find her.
The 21-year-old pregnant woman, Anele Khumalo from KwaMashu township in the North of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has been reported missing after she disappeared on the evening of 16 December 2025.
According to information provided by family members, who resides in KwaMashu Hostel in KwaMashu left home earlier that day to spend time at the beach with a female friend.
Reaction South Africa (Rusa) Spokesperson Prem Balram said that after returning from the beach, Anele later visited the residence of another female friend, where she reportedly went to change her clothes.
“The second friend informed relatives that while at her home, Khumalo received a phone call from an unknown male. During the call, the female was overheard asking whether the man would buy her savanna cider if she came to visit him. After the call ended, Khumalo left the residence allegedly already under the influence of alcohol. She has not been seen or heard from since,” he said.
Balram said the family members have raised serious concerns due to the fact that Khumalo was seven months pregnant at the time of her disappearance.
“She is described as slim, with a fair complexion, black hair and dark brown to black eyes. She has a tattoo of her name and date of birth on her left forearm. At the time she went missing, Khumalo was reportedly wearing a short pink dress and flat sandals,” he said.
Balram urged the public to contact RUSA on 086 1234 333 if anyone has information regarding the missing female.