Grieving mother seeks answers as investigation into Khy’ree's fatal hit-and-run stalls
A grieving mother still waits for justice, months after her son Khy’ree’s death.
Image: Jolene Jordaan/ Facebook
As families gathered to celebrate Easter, Jolene Jordaan faced a stark reminder of her loss, a holiday marked not by joy, but by grief, anger and unanswered questions.
Her 3-year-old son, Khy’ree Jordaan, died on November 9, 2025, after he was struck by a vehicle on Alard Road in Clarke’s Estate, Elsies River, allegedly driven by an off-duty City law enforcement official, according to earlier reports.
In the immediate aftermath, police opened a culpable homicide case and confirmed the matter was under investigation, with the docket expected to be submitted to the Goodwood Senior Public Prosecutor.
Nearly five months later, with no arrests publicly confirmed, Jordaan says she is still waiting for answers.
“Nothing has been done.
“The case was handed over to the Goodwood court, but the detective told me it’s going to take six months to investigate the case to see if he will be charged.”
She said she escalated her concerns to the investigating officer’s superiors, but was told the same.
“I went to his captain, he also told me about six months. That is the reason I contacted you again,” she said.
For Jordaan, the passage of time has only deepened her frustration and grief.
“I’m not holding up at all. I’m angry at the law system,” she said.
Her anger, she said, comes not only from the loss of her child, but from what she describes as a lack of communication and progress.
She said she had also reached out to City officials, including mayco member for safety and security JP Smith, but was told the matter was not within their control.
“I called JP Smith, his PA said it’s out of their hands, there’s nothing they can do. She also said they know of Khy’ree’s case,” she said.
In response to media enquiries, the City of Cape Town referred questions to SAPS.
In turn, SAPS spokesperson, Wesley Twigg, said the matter is now before court and questions relating to court proceedings should be directed to the court.
He added that any concerns about service delivery should be raised with station management at Elsies River SAPS so they can be investigated
The National Prosecuting Authority acknowledged media enquiries over the weekend, and said its offices were closed during the public holidays.
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