Search for Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu: 'Something has been discovered in the river'
The search for a missing Tongaat teenager has led police teams to a local river.
Sixteen-year-year-old Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu was last seen two weeks ago in Hambanathi.
It's alleged he was beaten up at a local tavern, after being accused of stealing alcohol.
"The provincial commissioner's' office has been investigating the missing person's docket," KZN police spokesperson Jay Naicker says.
"Investigations continued through the night. This morning they proceeded to the Noodsberg Road with members of the SAPS Search and Rescue Unit. They are currently searching a river."
JUST IN: Tense situation in Hambanathi township in Tongaat. Angry community members want to approach the famous lounge in the area where Andile "Bobo" Mchunu was last seen, being allegedly beaten for allegedly stealing alcohol.#RIPBobo #JusticeForBobo pic.twitter.com/bS2fkgmkpr
— Smindlo Uyaphusha eRBay 🇿🇦 (@SmindloShandu) May 8, 2020
The community is leading guys... They burning down that tarven. Mayishe!!!!!! #RIPBobo #JusticeForBobo pic.twitter.com/u2njOXj4L8
— Cellular ➐ (@robzinterris) May 8, 2020
Family spokesperson Ntobeko Ngidi says they just want to find him.
"I can't confirm that it is him because the family didn't show us anything. But there is something that has been discovered within the river, so we are not sure whether it's him or not," says Ngidi.
Police say six people have been taken in for questioning.
Messages of condolences - under the hashtag '#RIPBobo' - have been pouring in on social media.
#RIPBobo
— #JusticeForBobo #RIPBobo (@BonganiMsweli5) May 8, 2020
Andile (Bobo),sings for his little sister ibhanoyi by @blaqdiamond150 @ndu_browns......
Let us all remember him with this video in these tweeter streets 👑😊
not the other one 💔😭#RIPBobo 😭#justiceforbobo ✊🏾
Azabenawe uMsakande Schoolmate 😭. pic.twitter.com/jL1jBT2MAC
You would have been the next President, the greatest doctor of all times or the worlds fastest runner. But we know for sure that you made your parents proud. Rest easy little one. You're gone but you'll never be forgotten♡ #JusticeForBobo pic.twitter.com/8A3i1w2XDe
— KHUB'ELIHLE (@Mbalenh96531678) May 7, 2020
