Please note that you are on a
Mobile device, but you are using your browser set to Desktop View (rather
than to Mobile View). This will impact your view of our website in your browser. You can
change this in your browser Settings.
Adopted.com connects adoptees with their loved ones in Gauteng, South Africa. We are a country-wide adoption reunion registry for South Africa and the largest adoption registry in the world. If you’re looking to reunite with a loved one in Gauteng, simply complete our form in moments and potentially match immediately with a child, parent, or sibling. Adopted.com reunites families by mutual consent, without the requirement to access adoption records. It is simple, fast, and easy. And with our NameSearch and DNA features, your chances of making a connection in Gauteng are even better. Try Adopted.com now.
A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Gauteng Who Chose To Be Featured
1. Berylb : I was born in johannesburg and my birth mothers name is Patricia O’Gorman. Child Welfare handled the adoption.
2. Pepe : My father was adopted from an orphanage in Blood (Bloed) Street, Pretoria. The orphanage has since closed. The family tells a story that his mother came from Rhodesia. It is rumored that her surname was Van Der Westhuizen. The date of birth could be date of adoption as the original birth certificate was not released.
4. Ddk24161 : I want to find a child my mother gave up for adoption before my birth. My mothers name : Petronella Christina Susanna Viljoen. She gave birth to a daughter between 1954 - 1959. The daughter may have been named Annemarie or Marlize or a similar name. I think it was somewhere in the old Transvaal area but am not sure. You did trace her to Cape Town but she refused contact. I would love to meet you if you would like to meet me.
5. Ddk24161 : I am looking for my sister who was adopted before I was born. She would have been born between the years of 1953-1960‚ either in Cape Town‚ or the Transvaal. Our Mother’s maiden name was Petronella Christina Susana Viljoen. (Her last name became ’Crook’ after she Married my father Stanley Crook in 1961) Our mother was from the Transvaal and born in 1939‚ she fell pregnant at a very young age‚ and was unmarried at the time of pregnancy so she gave the child up for adoption. We do not have the same father‚ her fathers identity is un-known. I believe her name was something along the lines of Anne-Marie/Marlize/Marelize‚ but I am not certain. My sister had tried to reach out to our Mother once‚ many years ago‚ but our mother did not wish to connect with her at the time. I would love to connect with my sister and get the chance to possibly meet her one day. Please message me.
6. Kajmagill : My birth name was Rachel and the parents were from English background. My birth mother was from Port Elizabeth. The birth father’s name was Colin G or F Turner.
7. Libbii : I am trying to locate my adopted father’s birth parents or possible siblings. He was born in Johannesburg‚ South Africa in 1950. His name was Thomas.
8. LadyHooligan : I have had a wonderful life, but there are some holes that need patching and some questions that need answers that only you can provide.
9. Ceekay : I was born in Johannesburg on Thursday 28 /9/1978. My biological name was Melissa Hull. My biological mother’s name was Christa Hull and her birth date was 15/9/1956. She lived in Kimberley street 233, Evans Park, Johannesburg. The date of my adoption was 11 October 1978. I know that there was supposed to be no contact between myself and my birth mom as requested by my adoptive parents, but I only found this out recently and would really like to find my birth mom, even if just to meet her once.
10. MARNA : My mothers name is Fransina Elizabeth Pretorius and I was born in Johannesburg. She registered me as Erica Pretorius. I would like to find her.
11. Samdunc : I found out a few years ago that my mom had a child 18 April 1966 which she had no choice but to give up for adoption at Cotlands in Turfontein. She has been wanting to find her for years, but has been too afraid of rejection. Unfortunatly my mom passed away in 2008, and I feel I must find my sister for her, even though she is gone. She told me that not a day went by that she has not thought about her. I believe my mom tried to relocate her when my mom got married but they werent able to find the right information. I also feel that I need to find my sister...I have a sister out there that I dont know and that I want to know!
13. Nawor : I would like to find my birth family. I was born in Boksburg. Birth registered as Neil Ernest Simmons. Name changed at adoption. Mom may have been an English speaking friend of a lady named Annatjie Badenhorst.
15. Uncle-Dave : I am looking for my sisters son believed to be born between July and December 1964. The birth took place in either Jo’burg or Pretoria. The birth name could have been Herselman or McCaig although I believe it to be Herselman.
I was matched with my birth mother just minutes after setting up my profile. It turns out that she had been searching for me for years. It's been a joy to connect with her and the rest of my biological family.
Sarah
Buffalo, New York
I found my children after 30 years, not long after I joined! I'm glad to say it's been a happy ending to my search
Cheryl
San Diego, California
54 years it took us until we found each other. We did a DNA test to confirm! Perfect match. We spent two weeks together and have a blessed, wonderful relationship! We even look alike in so many ways. She is more than I was expecting! Thank you for your website, Adopted.com!
Rosezetta
Wadesboro, North Carolina
I was looking for the mother of my daughter in law, and found both her mother and also grandmother in only 3 days. They are planning a reunion soon. Thank you soooooo much!
Amy
Tracy, California
I found all 3 of my siblings and met them in a week. My life has changed forever! One lives in Tracy and the other two are in North Dakota.
Hollie
Northampton, Massachusetts
Took me about 2 hrs to find a match. I contacted him and he is my brother! Thank you so much!
KIM
MODESTO, California
Within 24 hours my siblings and I were on the phone with our long lost sister. Without Adopted.com it would have never happened. We are sincerely grateful as we are now all a part of each other's lives!
Kara
Springfield, Missouri
I filled out my profile and had a match to my birth parents that same day! We connected on Facebook and talked for
a while to confirm that the match was accurate and it was! We are all very excited to get to know each other!
Kathy
Jacksonville, Florida
I have found my daughter! I got on adopted.com on Friday about 8pm. I had 6 matches‚ I sent out 3 messages and my daughter Karen was the first one to reply. By 9pm we were emailing each other. She looks just like me. I can't believe this has happened. Thank you adopted.com for this successful reunion!
Daniel
Moorhead, Minnesota
I have been searching off and on for a possible biological son since 2009‚ and found him recently due to a message he left on Adopted.com. He is extremely similar to me and my other son‚ and looks a lot like me! These past few days have been the best ever.
