Baby Siwaphiwe "in good health"

Little Siwaphiwe was found after police pulled over a suspicious vehicle at Mariannhill Toll Plaza in Durban. 

KZN police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says through crime intelligence they managed to intercept they vehicle - and on further inspection found a baby inside the car.

"After we searched the vehicle we found a 1-month-old baby suspected to be the same child that was missing. It was later confirmed it was the same baby that was missing and the suspects were arrested." 

Zwane says three suspects were arrested and are expected to appear in court soon.

"The baby is in good health and has been taken to a place of safety for further care." 

News of the child's disappearance sparked nationwide concern this week, and made local and international headlines - after it was reported that two armed suspects had driven-off with a white Toyota Yaris belonging to Siwaphiwe's mother, Sibongile - with the infant still inside. The family - including an eight-year-old boy - were accosted outside a shopping centre in the Durban CBD - shortly after 11am on Friday.

On Saturday, police announced a R250 000 reward was being offered to anyone with information leading to the safe return of baby Siwaphiwe - and the arrest of her captors.

Zwane says police are thankful for all the help they received during the frantic search for the baby.

"We would like to thank all the police officers who were involved in the search, as well as other role players such as the security companies and community members. They were really of great help in the search for the child."