Family devastated as week-long search for missing Durban man continues

He said Anil's phone had been switched off and that the nightmare ordeal had placed an immense amount of strain on his mother and Anil's fiancee. 

"My mother is completely devastated and so is his fiancee, they are meant to get married in December," he said. 

Meanwhile police have appealed to members of the public for assistance in the case. 

Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane said Anil was last seen wearing  blue jeans, a white t-shirt and blue takkies.

"He is medium in complexion with an average weight and 1.5 metres in height. The reason for his disappearance is unknown at this stage and we are appealing to the community to assist us if they are aware of his whereabouts."

Zwane said anyone with information should contact Detective Warrant Officer Cleo Loganathan of Chatsworth SAPS on 079 837 4182 or alternatively call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.