#BabySiwaphiwe kidnapping case adjourned to Wednesday
There wasn't an empty seat in court room 10 at the Durban Magistrates Court this morning - where the mother of baby Siwaphiwe and a man appeared in connection with her kidnapping.
Sibongile Mbambo and Phumlani Mbokazi face charges relating to the hijacking and kidnapping of the one-month-old child.
Earlier today, Mbambo told Judge Mohamed Motala she didn't know why her legal representative was not in court.
Judge Motala postponed the case until Wednesday - so that a paternity test can be conducted to determine who the father of little Siwaphiwe is.
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Court adjourns until Wednesday for #DNA samples to be taken, State to complete list of charges, mom's attorney to be present. #BabySiwaphiwe
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) March 13, 2017
The #court hears that it will take two days for #DNA samples to be extracted from all relevant parties, including baby #SiwaphiweMbambo. pic.twitter.com/hOKMOrCqmw
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) March 13, 2017
A third suspect - a woman - who was taken into custody after police intercepted a car at Mariannhill Toll plaza early yesterday morning - has not made an appearance today.
Reports that Siwaphiwe was taken by two hijackers in the Durban CBD on Friday - sparked a massive police search that also involved members of the community.
There was anger and disappointment when officers found the newborn with her mother. Earlier today, a group of angry protesters gathered outside the court - calling for justice for baby Siwaphiwe.
#Protesters outside the #Durban Magistrate's Court - where two people have appeared on charges of #kidnapping of baby #SiwaphiweMbambo. pic.twitter.com/f2aZzVNXT1
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) March 13, 2017
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