Four People Found Burned to Death in Two Vehicles in KZN
- The South African Police Service in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is investigating four counts of murder
- This follows the discovery of four people who were found burned to death inside two vehicles in Inanda
- The KZN police also found three carcasses of cattle next to the NP200 vehicle
The South African Police Service in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) made a shocking discovery on Saturday, 15 November 2025, in the Umatata area of Inanda.
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Burned bodies found in KZN
According to KwaZulu-Natal police, four people were found burnt to death inside two vehicles in Umatata, Inanda, on Saturday, 15 November 2025. Police said they responded to reports of two burning vehicles and, on arrival, discovered one body burned beyond recognition inside a Nissan NP200. Three additional bodies, also burned beyond recognition, were found in a Toyota Rumion nearby.
Three cattle carcasses were also found next to the NP200. The incident is under investigation. Police said that they are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The motive is still unclear, but officers believe the attack may be linked to stock theft. The victims are still being identified, and police are searching for the suspects.
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