Pretoria woman and dog missing

Authorities are appealing to the public for information as concern grows over a woman’s unexplained disappearance.

June 23, 2025
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read
Celeste van Aswegen has been missing since Saturday. Photo: Facebook

The search is intensifying for Celeste van Aswegen, a Pretoria woman who went missing on Saturday after last being seen in Garsfontein.

Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to information shared by Renegades Search and Rescue and concerned community members, Van Aswegen was on her way to Lanseria after visiting her ex-husband.

She was driving a 2014 sea grey VW Amarok double cab bakkie, with the registration number DD8 6HX GP. Her black dog, Shadow, was reportedly in the vehicle with her at the time of her disappearance.

Van Aswegen was last seen wearing pale casual pants and a short-sleeved shirt.

A missing person case has been opened with the Garsfontein police.

The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and authorities are urging the public to assist with any information that could help trace her whereabouts.

Anyone who may have seen Van Aswegen, her vehicle or her dog is urged to contact Garsfontein SAPS on 012 472 0144.

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June 23, 2025
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read

Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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