Mzomusha Shootout: Two Notorious Suspects Shot Dead During Operation by KwaZulu-Natal Police
- A shootout ensued in Mzomusha, Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, between wanted suspects and members of the South African Police Service (SAPS)
- Police were looking for at least five suspects who were wanted for murder and attempted murder, and who they traced to a notorious part of Inanda
- South Africans took to social media ot weigh in on the latest shootout, praising police for their continued efforts to keep the province safe
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
KWAZULU-NATAL – Two suspects have been killed during a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The men, who are believed to be part of a notorious gang, were shot dead by police in Mzomusha on 9 March 2026. The area is renowned for being home to violent criminals, who use the vast rural area to evade police.
The shootout happened following an operation carried out by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Provincial Tracing Team, Inanda SAPS Task Team, Sydenham SAPS Trio Task Team, SAPS KZN Crime Intelligence and security partner SA Tactical Enforcement.
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One of the suspects was linked to numerous crimes
According to police, one of the suspects was a notorious criminal who was linked to over 10 murder cases. The last murder case he is suspected of being involved in happened over the weekend of 7 and 8 March 2026.
Firearms recovered from the scene
KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, confirmed that officers also recovered two firearms at the scene. He also explained that the suspects were found after officers launched a manhunt for at least five suspects.
He also explained that police traced the suspects with the assistance of a drone.
“When police approached the house in which the suspects were hiding, a shootout ensued. It resulted in the two suspects, aged 20 and 25 years old, sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. Two firearms were found in the possession of the suspects,” Colonel Netshiunda said.
He also stated that a search for the remaining suspects was ongoing.
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South Africans react to the shootout
Social media users weighed in on the latest shootout in the KZN province and the death of the two suspects.
Koketso Tlhabi said:
“As always, good job KZN SAPS.”
Tiisetso Ernest Nkomo stated:
“Thank you, SAPS KZN. General Mkhwanazi is hard at work there.”
Velly Winston Phiri added:
“KZN police are always ready for action. They do the job perfectly to save lives.”
Mandla Senior Hlengwa said:
“Well done to our boys in blue.”
Siyanda Kleinbooi noted:
“There seems to be an endless supply of criminals in Inanda.”
Other shootouts in KZN involving the police
Briefly News reported that there have been a few shootouts in KZN in recent months.
- A suspect believed to be a cop killer was shot dead on the morning of 10 September 2025 after a shootout with police.
- The South African Police Service fatally wounded a paroled murderer on 15 September 2025.
- On 14 October 2025, two suspected armed robbers were shot and killed by police in Waterfall, Durban.
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