Police make seventh arrest in Tongaat teen's case
A seventh suspect has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and alleged murder of Tongaat teenager - Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu.
Mbuthu who hails from Hambanathi has been missing for two weeks.
A video circulating on social media - shows the 16-year-old being assaulted at a local tavern for allegedly trying to steal alcohol.
Last Friday, police discovered a body in a nearby river, but Mbuthu's family is still waiting for DNA test results.
After the discovery of the body, angry residents torched the tavern.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Jay Naicker says the suspect was taken into custody by detectives.
"They [the seven suspects] will be charged with kidnapping as well as murder. They are expected to appear in the Verulam Magistrate's Court."
