Ernst one of two young people reported missing in Gauteng

Bianca Ernst, 19, who hasn’t been seen in days is one of two young people reported missing in the province, Gauteng Police said.

Two young people have disappeared since 5 August.

Gauteng Police confirmed late on Friday night, 7 August they are searching for a young man and a young woman who are reported missing in different areas of Johannesburg and Magaliesburg.

According to Captain Mavela Masondo, Gauteng Police spokesperson, Ernst is of Newthorndale in Magaliesburg.

“She was last seen at about 3.45pm on Thursday, 6 August 2020. Information available indicates that she was jogging on the R24. It was also the last time she was seen.”

Police are requesting anyone who might have seen Ernst to call Detective Captain Joel Mogoanye on 082 461 4902.

Onthatile Ndaba, 22, from Mondeor is the latest to be reported missing.

Captain Masondo said Ndaba was last seen on 5 August 2020 in Soweto. His family last spoke to him over the phone that day.

Police are appealing to anyone who might assist in locating or have seen Ndaba to please call Detective Captain Delia Marcovich on 082 371 8556.

On both missing persons, information can also be given by calling the nearest police station or calling crime stop on 08600 10111 or via MySAPS App that can be downloaded from any smartphone.