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Kidnapping suspect denied bail

The 32 year-old suspect in connection with the kidnapping of the two Shabani children appeared in court.

The 32 year-old suspect Thokozani Msibi appeared in court in connection with the kidnapping and the murder of the two Shabani children appeared in court.

The suspect appeared on Tuesday, February 27 at the Witbank Court. People came in their numbers to support the family and officials including ANC regional chairperson Mr Speedy Mashilo, eMalahleni executive mayor Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, traditional leaders Inkosi Nsizwa Mahlangu and other officials.

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Kidnapped children found dead

Two children kidnapped

13-year-old Gabisile Shabani and the 15-month-old Nkosikhona Welcome Ngwenya were found murdered and their bodies were discovered on February 20.

Gabisile’s body recovered at Cullinan in a shallow grave while Nkosikhona’s body was retrieved by police divers from the Zaalkap River on the N4 Highway.

The case has been postponed to Tuesday, March 6 for a formal bail application the two other suspects will appear in court on Wednesday, February 28.

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