Zahara's sister, Bandezwa Mkutukana, told TshisaLIVE that Anelisa returned home on Tuesday, hours after Zahara's plea.
“She returned and we are very happy. We opened a case with police and she has been returned. Her phone was taken, that is why no-one could get hold of her, but she is safe and home.”
Zahara said the family had prayed for her safe return.
She said Anelisa had called the family before her return, but they were anxious because the call had come from a strange number.
“I am just worried because so many people go missing in this country. For us to be honouring 16 Days of Activism, and for a family member to be missing during this time, was traumatic. We really need to work together to make SA safer for women.”