Nhlanhla Mabaso30 December 2024 | 15:15

Case against KZN man accused of murdering toddler stepson postponed

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

Case against KZN man accused of murdering toddler stepson postponed

Fanisile Malukopo appeared in the Verulam Magistrates Court on 30 December 2024. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN

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.