BREAKING – Three Cape Town siblings missing after trip with dad
Police have appealed for help to find three Cape Town children who vanished after leaving with their father on 27 July.
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Three Cape Town siblings have been missing for more than a week after leaving home with their father.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed the case to The South African on Wednesday.
The missing children are Alessia Khumalo (7), Perez Khumalo (4) and Atarah Khumalo (1).
According to a missing children alert published by The Pink Ladies, the siblings were last seen at their Bestenbier Avenue home in Elsies River at about 12:00 on 27 July.
Police open missing persons enquiry
Bishop Lavis Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) detectives have opened a missing persons enquiry.
SAPS spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed: “The children were last seen on Monday 27 July 2026 with their father, who claimed to be taking them out for ice cream but never returned,” Gwala said.
Police appeal for information
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Solwandle of Bishop Lavis FCS, on 082 522 1090.
Alternatively, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Earlier this week, missing persons organisation The Pink Ladies also appealed to the public for help to find the children after issuing a missing persons alert.
