A mother of a two-year-old is trying to locate the child’s father, whom she has not seen since the child’s conception.

The man, Sipho Shabalala is in his 30’s and was last seen in Khubeni, Bergville.

A case has been filed with the Social Development Department and an appeal is being made to readers who may know Mr Shabalala.

From the information received, the man speaks Sotho and usually visits Harrismith and Qwa-Qwa.

If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Social Worker Sanelisiwe Ntuli on 036 448 1362 during office hours.