Nhlanhla Magagula (25) appeared in the Pongola Regional Court yesterday, facing kidnapping, attempted murder and murder.

He was found guilty of two counts of kidnapping, attempted murder and murder. The case has been adjourned and will be sentenced tomorrow.

He is accused of kidnapping and killing of Lungisani Ntuli (4) on June 3 2014 at Pongola area. The body of Ntuli was found in pieces at the church premises at Pongola.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni praised the members involved in this case for collecting all necessary evidence that led to the conviction of the accused. The members worked hard under extreme condition being criticised by the community of not finding the killer of the boy. We always appeal to the community to leave the police to do their work without being disturbed, she said.