Family of elderly man found in Waterdal sought
De Deur police are seeking help to trace the family of 76-year-old Alfred Kefiloe Rathebe, found wandering in Waterdal on January 6. Anyone with information is urged to contact SAPS.
DE DEUR. – The police in De Deur are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the family or relatives of an elderly man found wandering in the area.
According to police spokesperson Constable Mampho Mahlomola, 76-year-old Alfred Kefiloe Rathebe was found roaming the streets of Waterdal on January 6.
Rathebe told police that he was born in September 1949 at Eastonville (Residensia). He further indicated that he was on his way to the Department of Home Affairs in Vereeniging to apply for an identity document when he was found.
Mahlomola said Rathebe cannot remember his residential address or the whereabouts of his family and relatives.
“We are requesting anyone who may recognise Rathebe or know his family to come forward and assist,” said Mahlomola.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Constable Nkosi on 071 676 9555 or Constable Mahlomola on 071 608 8778.
