Byline: Refeloe Letsoisa
10 October 2024
The SAPS in Mpumalanga is currently investigating the mysterious disappearance of a two-year-old boy by the name of Khayone Xavier Pakeni in Embalenhle. The incident occurred today, Wednesday, 09 October 2024, at approximately 10h00.
According to reports received by the Embalenhle SAPS, the child’s mother went to fetch water at a nearby school with her son and then returned home. The mother indicated that she went inside her house to prepare tea and noticed that the child was playing outside within the yard.
However, upon finishing the tea preparation and going outside to check on her son, she discovered that the child was missing. The mother immediately sought assistance from neighbours, who joined in the search for the child without success.
The matter was reported to the SAPS in Embalenhle, and a missing person’s file has been opened for investigation. The Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is actively working on the case to locate the missing child.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over this incident involving a minor and has called on the public to cooperate with the police in sharing any relevant information that may aid in finding the child. The general emphasised the importance of community involvement in efforts to locate and reunite the child with his family.
Anyone with information that could assist in finding the missing child is urged to contact the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or provide information via the MYSAPSAPP. All information received will be treated as confidential, and callers may choose to remain anonymous.
