South African man kidnaps and hangs his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son from a tree on Father’s Day – Gistmania

In a tragic incident in Xholora, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, 35-year-old Siyanda Magagu has been charged with kidnapping and murdering his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son, Anganam Magxwalisa. Magagu allegedly took Anganam under the pretext of buying sweets but was later found hanged from a tree. This followed an argument with the child’s mother. The incident has shocked the community, as Magagu had been part of the child’s life since infancy and was considered a loving figure. Family spokesperson Babalwa Goroleki expressed disbelief and sorrow over the act. Provincial police spokesperson Lt. Col. Siphokazi Mawisa confirmed that police discovered the boy’s body hours after his disappearance was reported. Magagu, a local taxi driver, was arrested soon after. He appeared in Stutterheim Magistrate’s Court on June 18, 2024, facing serious charges amidst widespread shock and grief.

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Date: 2024-06-19 15:05:47
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