Athlone Woman Missing After Accepting Lift On N1
A 43-year-old Athlone woman, Cathleen Meyer, has gone missing after reportedly accepting a lift from a motorist along the N1 near Touwsrivier in the Western Cape.
Meyer was last seen at approximately 14:40 on Sunday, 1 November 2026, near Karoo 1. She was travelling home to Athlone when she reportedly accepted a lift from the driver of a white Toyota Tazz.
She has not been heard from since.
At the time of her disappearance, Meyer was wearing a green Touwpark Rugby T-shirt and brown trousers. The vehicle’s registration number is unknown.
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. There is currently no evidence of wrongdoing by the driver, who has also been urged to come forward and assist with establishing what happened.
Motorists who travelled along the N1 between Touwsrivier and Cape Town on Sunday afternoon are urged to come forward with any information that could help locate Meyer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Missing Person South Africa on 068 176 9574, Ronel on 062 942 1136, or SAPS on 10111.
