The police in Levubu have launched a search operation, following the disappearance of a 65-year-old woman, Munonokha Makwarela who resides at Tshakhuma Mitsindoni village.

Makwarela was last seen by her son on Monday, 23 April at around 17:00 at their home.

The woman, who is of medium build, is light in complexion and has grey hair, was wearing a red dress with a green T-shirt without shoes at the time of her disappearance. She is also reported to be mentally challenged. Police efforts to locate her at friends' and relatives' homes bore no results.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact the Levubu station communication officer, W/O Solly Mukhola, on 082 414 5859 or call the station on 015 583 7400.