Missing mentally-challenged teen from Hermanus sought

Published on

28 November 2023

missing boy — The teen has been missing for the past week. Image supplied by SAPS.

In the Overberg region, Hermanus Police are calling on the public for assistance to locate a missing 14-year-old mentally-challenged boy.

Sebelo Dipholo disappeared last week Tuesday. He was last seen by his mother at 5am that morning, when she had left their home.

At the time of his disappearance, he was clothed in a striped hoodie and blue jeans. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg is urging those who may have information to alert authorities:

“Anyone who can assist with the investigation or know the whereabouts of Sebelo is kindly requested to contact Detective Sergeant Mtholo on 082 522 1023 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” says Twigg.