Who killed Zolani Tete? Boxing fraternity awaits answers after two arrests in murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of former two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete in Mdantsane, but the boxing fraternity is still waiting for police to identify the person who fired the fatal shots.
Zolani Tete, a highly accomplished South African boxer, was killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday evening as he waited for the gate to open. Two suspects, both men aged 30 and 22, were arrested on Saturday in Ku Gompo in connection with Tete's murder and the attempted murder of a 27-year-old woman. The boxing fraternity, represented by Boxing South Africa provincial manager Phakamile Jacobs, welcomed the arrests but emphasized that the case would not be settled until the police identify the person who pulled the trigger.
Jacobs praised the police for acting swiftly and following up on other potential suspects. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected. She advised the public and media to refrain from speculating and disseminating unverified information to protect the integrity of the investigation and future court proceedings.
Tete, 38, was a world champion in two weight divisions and held a Guinness World Record for the fastest knockout in a world title fight. He had not competed since July 2022, when he was banned for a year due to a positive drug test for a banned steroid.
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