A two-year-old boy, Sibusiso Mnisi, drowned in Msholozi C, White River on 13 January 2026.
According to the child’s mother, Ms Thapiseng Mnisi, the family resides near a stream. She reported that the toddler was asleep inside the house when she left to cross the stream. Unbeknown to her, the child followed her out of the house.
It is alleged that the boy attempted to cross the stream on his own but was swept away by the strong current and drowned.
All relevant stakeholders were summoned to the scene, and emergency medical personnel certified the child dead. A case of inquest has been opened for further investigation.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. He further urged community members to exercise extreme caution, particularly during the current wet weather conditions, as streams, rivers, and dams are overflowing and pose serious danger.
Police are investigating an inquest.
