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Have you seen Torell Abrahams?

The family of 30-year-old Torell Abrahams is appealing for help to find her after she went missing after leaving her workplace in Umbilo.

It is day five since Torell Abrahams, 30, has been missing. She reportedly disappeared on the evening of October 8 after leaving her place of employment on Oliver Lea Road, Umbilo.

A family member shared, “She left work with her site manager with other colleagues and was dropped off at the market, all of them. She called around 20:00 saying she was on West Street, and would be taking an e-hailing ride home.

Torell Abrahams is still missing. Photo: Torrel Abrahams / Facebook

In a heart-breaking video, one family member pleaded for her safe return. “We are all aware of the GBV incidents that have reported, we pray for Torell to come home. We ask the public to assist, should any one see her. Torell, please come home,” she pleaded.

Also read: Steps to follow when reporting a missing person

The police, private security company, and general public have rallied behind Torell’s search. Her cellphone was reportedly pinged Ndwendwe. This followed a social media mobilisation where public members offered to join a search in the area.

A missing person enquiry was registered at uMbilo SAPS for investigation. Anyone with information of her whereabouts is urged to contact Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaz at Umbilo police 031 203 2406 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. They can also contact her parents on 061 359 7737 / 069 890 6932.

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Wendy Sithole

Wendy Sithole is currently a community media journalist, attached to Berea Mail (Durban). She first joined Caxton Newspapers in 2004. After a newsroom hiatus she rejoined Caxton in 2024. She is responsible for reporting through writing and photography, for both print copy and digital platforms. She studied Journalism and Social Sciences. Apart from reporting, Wendy possesses vast knowledge in the spheres Communication, of Public Relations and Events publicity.

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