UCT student, 19, missing in Cape Town since Saturday

A University of Cape Town student has reportedly been missing since Saturday, the authorities have said.

Uyinene Mrwetyana, 19, was last seen at around 13:30 in the Claremont area, NGO Pink Ladies said in an alert posted on Facebook on Monday.

Mrwetyana lives at Roscommmon House on Main Road in Claremont, which is a university residence.

She was last seen wearing a brown corduroy baggy pants and carrying a black handbag. She also has a nose ring.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Claremont police at 021 657 2240/43 or 079 894 1563.

They can also contact Pink Ladies whose contact details are on the flyer below.

Western Cape police said the investigation was ongoing.