Suspects in Tongaat teen's disappearance remanded in custody
Six of the seven suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu will remain in police custody.
The Tongaat teenager was last seen over two weeks ago.
It's alleged he was severely assaulted at a local tavern after being accused of stealing alcohol.
On Friday, divers recovered remains believed to be of the 16-year-old boy - from the Hambanathi River.
A DNA test has been conducted to determine the identity of the victim.
The incident sparked protests - with the community burning down the tavern.
The NPA's Natasha Kara says a seventh juvenile suspect will make a separate court appearance in terms of the Child Justice Act.
"The accused appeared in the Verulam Magistrate's Court today, and the matter was remanded to 19 May for bail application. The charges against the accused are kidnapping and murder."
JUST IN: Hundreds of residents from Hambanathi Township KZN are protesting outside the Verulam Magistrate's Court as 7 suspects linked to the disappearance of grade 12 learner Andile "Bobo" Mbutu are expected to be appear. #justiceforbobo #RIPBobo pic.twitter.com/AoKFE8UtOG
— Smindlo Uyaphusha eRBay 🇿🇦 (@SmindloShandu) May 11, 2020