Cape Town woman Fatima Arendse found safe after 15-hour search

Author: Yaeesh CollinsPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Cape Town woman Fatima Arendse found safe after 15-hour search

Fatima Arendse, 38, returned home shortly before 11 p.m. on Monday, October 26, after being missing for nearly 15 hours. The driver of a car she was travelling in allegedly drove off with her while her two friends were inside an Engen petrol station in Surrey Estate. Her friend Jade Pretorius launched a wide-ranging ground and online search, joined by relatives and community members. Police took Arendse’s statement early Tuesday morning, while her family requested privacy.

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