KZN SAPS offer R50 000 reward for missing boy
A reward of R50 000 has been offered for a missing three-year-old boy from Kokstad, Banele Mshubi. Police are still searching for missing clues of what happened on the day that he disappeared with his mother and stepfather arrested.
KwaZulu-Natal police have offered a R50,000 reward for information that could lead to the location of three-year-old Banele Mshubi, who went missing from the Marikana informal settlement in Harding in December 2025. Banele's mother was arrested for not reporting the child's disappearance promptly. Authorities allege that he was assaulted by his mother's boyfriend, who is also his stepfather, following a dispute over a missing USB device.
His mother is currently on bail, facing charges related to the delayed reporting of her son's disappearance. The police investigation is focusing on the Marikana informal settlement, where Banele lived, and has also connected him to a separate murder case in Harding. The tragic circumstances surrounding Banele's disappearance have alarmed the Kokstad community, reigniting concerns about child safety and prompting demands for more decisive action from law enforcement.
The case has also reignited fears of violence in the area, including allegations of brutal killings and incidents that have brought the community to the brink of vigilantism. The police are urging anyone with information about Banele's whereabouts to come forward, contacting Detective Vincent at 082 334 8610.
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