Body of KZN boy believed drowned found

Body of KZN boy believed drowned found

The body of a nine-year-old KwaNdengezi boy who drowned while swimming with friends on Sunday has been found.

Search and Rescue, drowning at Mvoti River
SA Police Service

Nkanyiso Phewa's body was found eight kilometres further downstream the Umlazi River. 


A search and rescue team had been looking for him since Sunday. 


"Yesterday, the Durban Search and Rescue were called out to KwaNdengezi where they recovered the body of Nkanyiso Phewa - a nine-year-old who was reported missing. He drowned in Umlazi River." 


Mbhele says a herdman found the boy in the river.


"An inquest docket was opened at KwaNdengezi for further investigation," police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbele said.

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