KZN SAPS offers R50 000 reward for info on missing 3-year-old
3-year-old Banele Mshubi was last seen in Kokstad in December 2025
The KwaZulu-Natal Police Department (SAPS) has launched a R50,000 reward for crucial information regarding the whereabouts of 3-year-old Banele Mshubi, whose disappearance has been reported in Kokstad since January 4. The child's mother, aged 27, was apprehended for not notifying authorities of her child's absence. Meanwhile, her 43-year-old partner faces a murder charge, following the mother's claim that he had fatally harmed the youngster over a missing USB device.
Both individuals appeared in Kokstad Magistrate's Court, where the mother was granted bail, while the stepfather was held in custody for further examination. The stepfather is also connected to a separate murder case in Harding. It is crucial to note that the body of Banele has not been discovered, prompting the police to offer a substantial reward for any credible information leading to the recovery of the child's remains.
Anyone possessing pertinent details is urged to reach out to the investigating officer, Detective Constable Vincent, at 082 334 8610 or contact Crime Stop at 08600 1011.
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