Kleinvlei police are appealing to the public for help to locate 21-year-old Wanita Hartnick, who has been missing since Monday, 31 August 2026, after leaving her home in Eerste River to go to work.

According to police, Wanita’s mother last saw her at about 05:30 that morning. When she returned home that evening, Wanita was not there and has not been seen since.

What Happened to Wanita Hartnick in Eerste River

Kleinvlei detectives are investigating the disappearance of Wanita Hartnick and are asking anyone who may have information about her whereabouts to come forward.

Police said Wanita left her residence in Eerste River at approximately 05:30 on Monday, 31 August, intending to go to work. Her mother later returned home that evening and discovered that Wanita had not returned.

Wanita has not been seen since, prompting detectives to seek assistance from members of the public.

The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been provided by police. There is currently no information in the police appeal indicating what may have happened to her after she left home.

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Wanita Hartnick Missing Person Details

Wanita Hartnick is 21 years old and was last seen in Eerste River, Cape Town, Western Cape, on 31 August 2026.

At the time she went missing, police said she was wearing:

• Grey tracksuit pants
• A blue beanie
• Black running shoes

Police have not provided any further physical description in the appeal.

The case is being handled by Kleinvlei detectives, who are relying on information from the public to assist with the investigation.

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How to Report Information About Wanita Hartnick

Anyone who has information that could assist police with the investigation, or who knows where Wanita Hartnick may be, is urged to contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Ricardo Solomons, on 071 869 7146.

Information can also be provided to Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Members of the public can alternatively submit information through the MySAPS App, which allows users to send information to the South African Police Service.

The police appeal does not require members of the public to approach Wanita directly if they believe they have seen her. Instead, information should be passed to the investigating officer or through the official reporting channels.

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Latest Update on the Missing Person Investigation

Kleinvlei detectives continue to seek information that could help establish Wanita Hartnick’s whereabouts since she left her Eerste River home on Monday morning.

Her disappearance has left her family waiting for answers, while police are appealing to the community to come forward with any information that may assist the investigation.

Anyone who may have seen Wanita, knows where she is, or has information relevant to the investigation is urged to contact Warrant Officer Ricardo Solomons on 071 869 7146, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App.

Further developments will depend on information received by investigators. Readers are encouraged to follow updates on this case as they become available.

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