KZN tavern torched near where remains were found
Seven people were arrested over the weekend, and police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said detectives were investigating the case.
Mlungisi Thabathe, 28, Andile Nhleko, 27, Mncedisi Mzobe, 27, Siyanda Msweli, 26, Lindani Ndlovu, 22, Malusi Mthembu, 27, are the six who appeared in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the matter.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Kara said the men were remanded to custody until their bail application on 19 May.
He was a good child
Jali said Bobo had a promising future as he was in his final year of school.
#sabcnews Scenes from inside the Verulam Magistrate’s Court where 7 suspects linked to the disappearance of grade 12 learner Andile Mbutu are expected to appear. The media is yet to make an application to take visuals of the suspects. #JusticeForBobo pic.twitter.com/DH0gskINfk
— Nonjabulo Mntungwa (@NjabuloMntungwa) May 11, 2020
“He was doing his matric this year and we were sure he was going to pass. We want to thank people who supported us, especially the people from Hambanathi and the surrounding area.”
MEC for social development Nonhlanhla Khoza said they would be assisting the family with social workers.
“They are all very traumatised at the moment. We want them to just have closure.”
Police Minister Bheki Cele is scheduled to meet the family on Tuesday morning.
