Body of missing mom found in KZN, search continues for son
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
Police in Gauteng are still searching for a young boy who disappeared with his mother almost a week ago in Alberton, south of Johannesburg.
The woman's body was found in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend.
Officers say Lesedi Radebe and her two-year-old son were last seen on Tuesday.
Missing person dockets were opened at the Alberton Police Station.
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Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Sello says investigators found Radebe's body on Saturday in Utrecht near Newcastle, along with her car and other belongings.
"The boy is still missing and police are also looking for 34-year-old Sphamandla Wiseman Buthelezi who was the neighbour of the victim in Leondale.
"Anyone who may information about this incident or the whereabouts of Buthelezi is requested to please contact your nearest police station or the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111."
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