Khayelitsha Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit are seeking the assistance of the public to trace the 15-month-old Ivakele Imvano Yeko of Somerset West, who was last seen on 05 December 2022 at about 13:00
According to records, his caregiver handed him over to an unknown woman at the SASSA office-opposite Ultra Liquor store, Somerset West with his five-year-old sister. It is alleged that the suspect befriended the caregiver and offered to buy them food and chips. The woman later dropped the sister in Main Road, Nomzamo. The five-year-old walked home after being dropped off near her house. She was taken for a medical examination and found to be in good health.
At the time of his disappearance, Ivakele was seen wearing a red t-shirt with a nappy.
The case was reported at Somerset West SAPS and transferred to Khayelitsha FCS for further investigation. Preliminary information suggests that the child might have been seen in the Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal area.
Anyone who can assist with information that will lead to the safe return of Ivakele is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Sergeant Asanda Hlana on 082 301 8553, Lieutenant Colonel Denver Kamalie on 082 334 8370 or alternatively Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the My SAPS App to submit a tip-off.