Body of KZN teenager Siboniso Ntshangase recovered from dam
The aquatic rescuers have found the body of Siboniso Ntshangase, 17 year old KZN boy who drowned in Bivana Dam at Dumbe in Paulpietersburg in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Siboniso and his friends were caught playing soccer by the police during lockdown Level 4 which is prohibited.
The family and community members remained at the dam site through day and night and slept in camping tents to support the rescuers.
It is alleged that the police fired shots at a group of more than 20 boys who were playing soccer. Siboniso and two of his friends jumped into the dam to flee pursuing police, however Siboniso Ntshangase failed to make it to the other side.
Siboniso Ntshanga’s father Veli Ntshangase says: “ We would like to thank all the departments for their support during this time, we ended up getting the body of my son, I appreciate the support we received.”
Eight boys were apparently arrested at the time but were released on Monday.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says: “This morning, members of the K9 search and rescue proceeded to the southern side of the river bank approximately one and a half kilometer from where the child allegedly drowned. All disciplines were mobilised to attend the crime scene. The body was identified by the family and was taken by the members of the forensic department for further investigation.”
The police have not yet commented on the allegations that shots were fired at the boys.