Case against KZN man accused of murdering toddler stepson postponed

DURBAN - The State says it is opposed to bail in the case of a stepfather accused of murdering his stepson and injuring another.

Fanisile Malukopo made a brief appearance at the Verulam Magistrates Court in the north of Durban.

He is linked to the murder of a three-year-old boy who was strangled to death in uThongathi last week.

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Prosecutor Adam Josh: “The manner in which the offence occurred, Your Worship, the two children were kidnapped from their residence and taken to the accused’s residence. The three-year-old was then taken outside and killed, your worship.”

Investigations into the murder and attempted murder case are ongoing.

The matter has been postponed to 10 January for a formal bail application.