2 Bodyguards Shot and Killed in Richards Bay Altercation

• A fight between two bodyguards in Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal turned fatal on the morning of 28 March 2024
• The bodyguards were involved in a double shootout, and while it is not clear what happened, both of them were killed
• The incident took place while the pre-budget meeting took place in the building where it all happened

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered police investigations and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.

RICHARDS BAY, KWAZULU-NATAL – Two bodyguards were killed in a double shooting incident while the uMhlathuze Municipality was having a pre-budget meeting.

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According to the Zululand Observer, the incident occurred in the morning of Thursday, 28 March. One of the dead bodyguards was believed to have been the bodyguard of Nkosenye Zulu, the municipal manager. The other was believed to be attached to the mayor, Xolani Ngwezi.

It's not clear what happened, but it's alleged that the second bodyguard was allegedly shot while he was trying to escape the scene and died. The uMhlathuze Municipality communications manager, Bongani Gina, confirmed the incident.

"Law enforcement authorities are currently on the scene to manage the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time."

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In a similar article, Briefly News reported that a shooting incident in Limpopo terrified South Africans.

The incident happened on 27 March at a taxi rank. It's alleged that occupants of a white BMW and a Mercedes Benz stopped in front of taxis in the rank and opened fire.

The incident killed four people. Two were taxi drivers, one was a passenger and the other was a motorist. South Africans were concerned that tax-related violence was escalating in the country.

Source: Briefly News