Sixteen-Year-Old Girl Missing for Eight Months in Komani

Komani Family Appeals for Help to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

A family from Mlungezi Location, R Section in Komani (Queenstown) is appealing to the public for assistance in locating their 16-year-old daughter, who has been missing for approximately eight months.

The missing teenager has been identified as Anelisiwe Vondo, a Grade 8 learner who attends school in KwaKomani. According to her family, she was last seen at her home in Mlungezi Location when she left to go to a nearby shop and never returned.

Last Known Details

• Name: Anelisiwe Vondo

• Age: 16 years old

• Residence: Mlungezi Location, R Section, Komani

• Schooling: Grade 8 learner in KwaKomani

• Last Seen: At home, before leaving to go to a shop

• Time Missing: Approximately 8 months

The family says they have searched extensively on their own but have not been able to trace her whereabouts. At the time of publication, the matter has not yet been formally reported to the South African Police Service, although the family has been strongly advised to do so to allow authorities to assist with the investigation.

Community Appeal

Komani News is urging community members in Komani, surrounding villages, and across the Eastern Cape to remain alert and share this information widely. Anyone who may have seen Anelisiwe or has information that could assist in locating her is asked to come forward.

Contact Information

Anyone with information can contact the family directly:

• Family Contact: 071 711 3650

• Alternate Contact: 073 141 7957

Information can also be reported to the nearest police station, especially if sightings are outside Komani.

Importance of Reporting

Komani News once again encourages the family to open a missing person case with SAPS as soon as possible, as this enables official tracking, circulation of alerts, and coordination with other law-enforcement agencies.

Missing children cases are treated as high priority, and early police involvement significantly improves the chances of locating the child safely.