Two more behind bars for Zolani Tete’s murder
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot dead in Mdantsane on Friday night.
The Eastern Cape Police have apprehended two more individuals in connection with the murder of former two-division boxing world champion Zolani Tete, raising the total number of people in custody to three. The fourth person questioned has since been released. The arrests took place in Mdantsane and KuGompo City over the weekend. One of the suspects is set to make an appearance in court on Monday.
Tete, a 38-year-old man, was fatally shot outside his residence in Mdantsane on Friday. Police spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana revealed that the 22-year-old suspect, arrested on August 22, 2026, has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder. He is scheduled to face the Mdantsane Magistrate’s Court on August 24, 2026. The other three suspects are anticipated to appear in court soon.
The attempted murder charge pertains to the 27-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries during the assault and is currently hospitalized.
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