Athandwa Mathe, a child born in 2018, was allegedly found dead in a bush in Ngonyameni, Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, after reportedly being seen walking into the area with a person on Sunday morning. The family says they searched for about three hours before finding the child.

The circumstances surrounding the child’s death have left the family seeking answers, with relatives raising concerns about why no arrest has been made despite what they say is available evidence identifying the person who was allegedly with Athandwa.

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What Happened to Athandwa Mathe in Ngonyameni

According to information provided by the family, Athandwa was reportedly seen being taken into a bush in the Ngonyameni area of Umlazi on Sunday morning.

The family became concerned and began searching for the child. After approximately three hours, they allegedly found Athandwa dead.

The circumstances of the death are now the subject of a police investigation.

The family believes the person who was seen with Athandwa may be known to them. Relatives allege that the individual had taken three children, with two later escaping while Athandwa remained with the person.

The family says there is footage that allegedly shows Athandwa walking with the person before the child was found dead.

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Umlazi Child Murder Case and Police Investigation

The family has raised concerns about the pace of the investigation and why an arrest has reportedly not been made.

According to the family, the person they believe was with Athandwa allegedly went to them and stated that he had killed the child.

However, the family says police have not arrested the individual because investigators reportedly believe there is not enough evidence to make an arrest.

These claims have not been independently verified, and it is important that the allegations against any individual are not treated as established fact unless confirmed by police or proven in court.

The case is reportedly being handled by police in the Umlazi area, with Bhekithemba Police Station identified by the family in connection with the matter.

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Athandwa Mathe Family Demands Justice

Athandwa’s family is now appealing for justice and wants the circumstances surrounding the child’s death to be fully investigated.

The family’s concerns centre on the alleged footage, the identity of the person who was reportedly seen with Athandwa, and the claim that the individual allegedly made a statement about the child’s death.

For the family, the central issue is whether all available evidence is being properly investigated and whether it can establish what happened to Athandwa.

The case has also raised concern within the Ngonyameni community, where the death of a young child has left relatives seeking answers.

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Latest Update on the Athandwa Mathe Case

The matter remains under investigation, based on the information available to the family. No confirmed information has been provided indicating that anyone has been arrested or charged in connection with Athandwa Mathe’s death.

The case reference supplied by the family is CAS 27/09/2026. The date and reference should be confirmed with police before publication because the supplied CAS date appears to require verification.

Anyone with reliable information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Bhekithemba Police Station or the relevant Umlazi police authorities.

This story will be updated if police provide further information or if there are developments in the investigation into Athandwa Mathe’s death.

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