A Mother’s Worry Grows as Weeks Pass Without Answers

GQEBERHA – The SAPS Motherwell Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) is appealing to the public to help trace 17-year-old Khazimla Pinda, who has been missing for more than two months.

Khazimla was last seen on 15 July 2025 at the NU9 shack area in Motherwell, where he lived. According to his mother, he left home that evening and never returned. After searching for him on her own, she reported him missing on 17 August 2025, hoping that authorities could assist in bringing her son back safely.

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“We Just Want Him Home”

Speaking with concern, Khazimla’s mother described the pain of not knowing where her child is or if he is safe.

“Every day I wake up hoping he will walk through the door. The waiting is unbearable. If anyone has seen him or knows anything, please help us,” she pleaded.

Her words echo the anguish of many families who face the uncertainty of a missing loved one, where each passing day deepens the sense of helplessness.

Motherwell Police Continue Their Search

Detective Constable Feni from the Motherwell FCS Unit has urged anyone with information to come forward, no matter how small the detail may seem.

“Sometimes even the smallest piece of information can lead us to finding a missing person. We are asking the public to assist us in tracing Khazimla,” he said.

Community members are encouraged to remain alert and report sightings or suspicions immediately.

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How the Community Can Help

Khazimla’s disappearance highlights the ongoing struggle in South Africa with missing children and teenagers. According to Missing Children SA, a child goes missing every five hours in the country. While most are found, too many remain unaccounted for.

Public involvement often makes the difference. Sharing his photo, keeping watch in the community, and reporting tips could help bring Khazimla home.

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A Call for Compassion and Action

This case is not only about a missing teenager but about a family longing for closure. Readers are encouraged to reflect:

How can we as communities stand together to protect and look out for vulnerable children?
What steps can each of us take when we notice a young person in distress?

Even small acts of awareness and care may prevent further heartbreak.

Contact Information

Anyone with information that could help locate Khazimla Pinda is urged to contact Detective Constable Feni at 083 746 4899 or call 08600 10111.

Every call matters. Every detail could bring a boy back to his family.

Published by: Missing Person South Africa