The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli has strongly condemned the killing of eight people and the injuring of another three in Kwazakele early on Sunday evening, 29 January 2023.
Preliminary investigation at this stage has revealed that between 17:15 and 17:30, the owner of the house was celebrating his birthday when two unknown gunmen entered the yard in Makanda Street in Kwazakele and started shooting at the guests. A total of seven people (three females and four males) were fatally injured while another four people (two females and two males) sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital for medical treatment. One of the victims succumbed to the injuries in hospital, bringing the total number of deceased to eight. The owner of the house was among the deceased.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this attack is underway. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone who can assist in identifying the victims or tracing their next of kin or any information relating to the suspects is asked to please contact the Provincial OCI, Detective Captain Sitole on 082 457 2812 or #CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
Preliminary investigation at this stage has revealed that between 17:15 and 17:30, the owner of the house was celebrating his birthday when two unknown gunmen entered the yard in Makanda Street in Kwazakele and started shooting at the guests. A total of seven people (three females and four males) were fatally injured while another four people (two females and two males) sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital for medical treatment. One of the victims succumbed to the injuries in hospital, bringing the total number of deceased to eight. The owner of the house was among the deceased.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this attack is underway. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone who can assist in identifying the victims or tracing their next of kin or any information relating to the suspects is asked to please contact the Provincial OCI, Detective Captain Sitole on 082 457 2812 or #CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
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EFF planning National shutdown on 20 March 2023
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01/02/2023
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KZN (PMB)
Protest action R617 Mpophomeni between Boston and Howick - avoid use alt
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KZN (PMB)
Protest action R617 Mpophomeni between Boston and Howick - avoid use alt
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01/02/2023
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KZN (DBN)
M30
Protest action
Mangosuthu highway - Comtech Mnyandu mall - road is blocked traffic diverted - avoid
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KZN (DBN)
M30
Protest action
Mangosuthu highway - Comtech Mnyandu mall - road is blocked traffic diverted - avoid
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02/02/2023 @ 12h00 pm
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LYDENBURG MPUMALANGA
R37
Road blocked with burning tyres and stones at Skila just outside Lydenburg.
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LYDENBURG MPUMALANGA
R37
Road blocked with burning tyres and stones at Skila just outside Lydenburg.
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02/02/2023 10:11
MP: PIET RETIEF
R33/R543
Protest action on intersection of Church Street (R33) and Kruger Street (R543) near the Magistrate's Courts. Road is BLOCKED.
MP: PIET RETIEF
R33/R543
Protest action on intersection of Church Street (R33) and Kruger Street (R543) near the Magistrate's Courts. Road is BLOCKED.
06/02/2023
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MP
PROTEST ACTION on R40 between Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge in vicinity of Violet Bank. Burning tyres and debris on roadway. Road is BLOCKED.
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PROTEST ACTION on R40 between Acornhoek and Bushbuckridge in vicinity of Violet Bank. Burning tyres and debris on roadway. Road is BLOCKED.
2023/02/06 at 06h30
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PROTEST ACTION on following routes:
R35 Amersfoort to Morgenzon/Bethal - BLOCKED
R23 Amersfoort to Standerton - BLOCKED
Amersfoort Road - BLOCKED
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PROTEST ACTION on following routes:
R35 Amersfoort to Morgenzon/Bethal - BLOCKED
R23 Amersfoort to Standerton - BLOCKED
Amersfoort Road - BLOCKED
06/02/2023
Half a million worth of dagga found in luggage on a taxi on the N14
Half a million worth of dagga found in luggage on a taxi on the N14