Leanne Nadas Jalaser

A Johannesburg mother of two remains missing after her vehicle was recovered at eThekwini Beach in Durban, about 600km from her home.

“Leanne Nadas Jalaser, 46, was last in contact with her family at about midnight on Wednesday, November 4. Her last possible known location was Linden in Johannesburg at approximately 2pm that day,” said Prem Balram, head of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA).

He said Jalaser lives in Johannesburg with her family.

"She is a mother of two and the family lives in Johannesburg.

“Her white 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, with registration number HG 04 YX GP, was later recovered at eThekwini Beach in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

“However, Jalaser has not been seen or heard from since her disappearance, and her whereabouts remain unknown.”

Balram said Jalaser is approximately 1.6m tall, with shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes. 

He said she was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and green pants.

“She is employed as an accountant at Afrox in Gauteng.

“The matter was reported to Honeydew SAPS in Gauteng under enquiry number 488/11/2026.

“Anyone with information regarding Jalaser's whereabouts is urged to contact Reaction Unit South Africa on 086 123 4333 or Honeydew SAPS on 011 801 8430,” Balram added.