Missing toddler in Sedawa: urgent police hunt as community begs for tips.
Police in Hoedspruit, Limpopo are intensifying the search for a missing toddler, 1 year 9 months old Kahlodi Mokibelo, who was last seen in Sedawa village on Friday, 2 April 2026. The mother reported the child missing after a family member said they had been playing with him but could not locate him. Despite searches by the mother, relatives, and community members, the toddler remains unlocated. The police have urged anyone with information to contact Captain Daniel Mukansi on 082 573 4773.
Introduction
The following details outline the incident, the people involved, and ongoing efforts to locate the missing child in Sedawa village, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.
Detailed list
- Date missing: Friday, 02 April 2026, around 16:00
- : Sedawa village, near Hoedspruit, Limpopo
- : Kahlodi Mokibelo, male, age 1 year 9 months
- : Mother of the child
- : Another child told mother they had been playing with the toddler but could not account for him later
- : Mother and family, followed by community members; searched village areas and a nearby river
- : Hoedspruit Police, Limpopo; Investigating Officer Captain Daniel Mukansi
- : Captain Daniel Mukansi, 082 573 4773
- : LimChronicle social update on X (Twitter) page
- : Police appeal for information to locate the child urgently
- : Link to more stories from the local news portal and the source tweet
Simple summary of the story
A toddler named Kahlodi Mokibelo went missing in Sedawa village, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, after being last seen by family on 2 April 2026. The mother reported the disappearance when a sibling said they had been playing with the child but could not find him. The search involved the mother, relatives, and community members who combed the village and nearby river areas, but the child has not been located. Police, led by Investigating Officer Captain Daniel Mukansi, are continuing the search and asking anyone with information to contact him at 082 573 4773. The ongoing effort has been publicized by Limpopo Chronicle on X (Twitter).
Q&A
- Q: When was the child last seen?
A: The child was reported missing on Friday, 2 April 2026, around 16:00. - Q: Where did the disappearance occur?
A: Sedawa village, near Hoedspruit in Limpopo province. - Q: Who reported the disappearance?
A: The child’s mother, with information from one of her other children. - Q: What actions were taken?
A: The mother started an immediate search with family; then community members joined and searched surrounding areas and a nearby river. - Q: Which authorities are involved?
A: Hoedspruit Police in Limpopo and the Investigating Officer Captain Daniel Mukansi. - Q: How can people help?
A: Contact Captain Daniel Mukansi on 082 573 4773 with any information about the missing child. - Q: Where can I read more about this story?
A: See the Limpopo Chronicle post on X (Twitter) and more local news at the City of Thohoyandou News category. - Q: Is there a way to follow updates?
A: Yes, updates were posted by Limpopo Chronicle on X (Twitter) and may be echoed in local news feeds.
Live source: Limpopo Chronicle on X
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