According to the investigation thus far, the young boy was allegedly taken from his home in Ebhongweni Location, KuGompo, on Monday.

His mother filed a missing person report at the police station the following afternoon.

EC SAPS Spokesperson Brigadier Nobunti Gantana said an extensive search operation was immediately launched by SAPS members.

“During the course of the preliminary investigation, information was received pointing to a possible suspect. Following consultation with the Prosecutor, a case of Kidnapping and Defeating the Ends of Justice was formally opened.

“The matter was scheduled for its first court appearance on 09 March 2026; however, the docket was not enrolled on that date as investigations were still active and ongoing,” said Gantana.

Gantana said on Tuesday, the search efforts intensified.

“A multidisciplinary team comprising members of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, the K9 Unit, and the Eastern Cape Human Rights and Missing Persons Unit (working on behalf of the National Prosecuting Authority) continued the search in the area. Tragically, the body of the young boy was recovered from a dam approximately one kilometre from his home.

“The scene was processed by forensic experts, and the body has since been transported to a state mortuary for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation is ongoing, with statements being gathered regarding circumstantial evidence obtained,” Gantana said.

She said that a charge of murder will be added to the charge sheet, or alternatively, an inquest docket will be opened, depending on the evidence presented and the direction from the prosecuting authority.

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This comes after the court found him guilty on seven counts of rape, two counts of attempted murder, three counts of robbery as well as house breaking and assault.

Mthethwa, who was terrorising the areas of Richards Bay, KwaMbonambi and Empangeni, started his raping spree in March 2017, when he raped a woman and strangled her with the intention to kill her at KwaMbonambi.

During his cold-blooded raping spree, Mthethwa also came across three women in Richards Bay.

He fired a shot at one woman and raped the other whilst forcing the other victims to witness the act.

With police realizing that there was a serial rapist on the loose, a team of dedicated detectives from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit connected the dots and Mthethwa was stopped on his tracks in 2021.

His reign of terror ended when he was arrested and charged on 21 counts, inclusive of rape, attempted murder, business robbery, house breaking and assault.

His youngest rape victim was a 13-year-old girl whom he raped after breaking into the house she was sleeping in.

Mthethwa’s name will be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.

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The accused was found guilty by the Carnarvon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

The incident occurred at the family home in Carnarvon on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, between 20:00 and 20:30, after the minor requested his cellphone SIM card from his father.

What started as a minor argument quickly escalated into a violent assault. The accused repeatedly lashed the child with a belt, inflicting serious injuries and emotional trauma.

The victim initially managed to escape; however, the accused demanded that he return. Upon reaching him, the accused threw the child to the ground, sat on top of him, and assaulted him further.

The accused punched, kicked, and choked the victim before striking him with a knee to the ribs.

The victim cried out for help, which alerted his mother, who intervened and came to his rescue.

A case of Assault with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) was subsequently opened at the Carnarvon Police Station, which led to the arrest of the accused on 11 August 2025.

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026, the accused was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. The court also declared him unfit to possess a firearm.

Sergeant Marlon Eksteen of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit investigated the matter and ensured a thorough investigation in pursuit of justice for the victim.

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The suspect is expected to appear before the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

According to police, the case was uncovered by the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit after the two victims, both from Marapong, were discovered to be pregnant during consultations at a local healthcare facility.

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Ledwaba confirmed that the victims’ guardians opened the rape cases, prompting police to launch an immediate manhunt.

The suspect was later traced and arrested at his hideout on Makopa Farm under the Thabazimbi policing area on 30 December 2025.

Police have reiterated their commitment to protecting children and urged communities to report all cases of sexual abuse involving minors.

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