“Christmas will never be the same again because I will never see my child again.”

These are the heart-wrenching words of Jolene Jordaan, the mother of three-year-old Khy’ree Jordaan, who died after being struck by a car allegedly driven by an off-duty City of Cape Town law enforcement official. Nearly six weeks after the incident, the family says they are still waiting for justice — while the suspect remains free and, reportedly, on duty.

Cape Argus reports that Khy’ree was hit on Alard Road in Clarke’s Estate, Elsies River, on 9 November. He succumbed to his injuries in hospital shortly after. Police opened a case of culpable homicide, but Jordaan says she has received no meaningful updates from investigators and fears that progress is stalled.

“The closer we get to Christmas, the harder this becomes,” Jordaan told the Cape Argus on Thursday. “Instead of picking out Christmas clothes for Khy’ree, I’m choosing a fence and flowers for his grave.”

In a series of emotional Facebook posts, Jordaan expressed her anguish, anger, and growing frustration at what she described as a lack of accountability. “A whole month, and still nothing,” she wrote. “I feel sick just thinking that the pigs haven’t been picked up yet, they haven’t faced anything yet. I feel nothing is being done.”

She alleged that the driver remains on duty and criticised what she believes is a double standard in how justice is applied. Comparing her son’s case to other recent fatal crashes where suspects were swiftly arrested, she wrote: “How does this work? The government has failed us.”

Jordaan described the severity of her son’s injuries, which made it impossible for the family to view his body after the crash. “We couldn’t even open his coffin. He did not look like Khy’ree. Only we could see him. And still, there is no justice.”

When asked for comment, the City of Cape Town referred all questions to the South African Police Service (SAPS). Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason previously confirmed that the official involved had voluntarily presented himself to police and was cooperating fully. “The City’s Special Investigations Unit (SSIU) continues to work with SAPS and awaits the outcome of their investigation to determine the appropriate way forward,” Dyason said.

SAPS spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed the matter remains under active investigation. “This case docket will be presented to the Goodwood Senior Public Prosecutor for a decision,” he said. “Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.”

Jordaan said she plans to return to the police station this weekend to demand answers. “It’s really frustrating,” she said. “I want justice for my son. I want accountability.”

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