22-year-old charged with murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete

Uzuzole Goqwana, a 22-year-old, made his first court appearance in Mdantsane on Monday, facing murder and attempted murder charges. Accompanied by a white shirt emblazoned with "Capone," the reference to the infamous gangster, Goqwana was seen in a wheelchair, as he remains in custody. Three other co-accused are set to appear in court on Tuesday.

Tete, a 38-year-old former boxing champion, was fatally shot while waiting for his gate to open in Mdantsane on Friday evening. A 27-year-old woman in the car sustained injuries. The National Prosecuting Authority stated that the case was being transferred to Tuesday. Goqwana, along with his three co-accused, is currently in custody, with the 22-year-old wheelchair-bound.

Police confirmed that four suspects are now in custody and that the 22-year-old was arrested on Saturday, while the other three were apprehended on Sunday. The attempted murder charge pertains to the wounded woman. The 30-year-old, arrested on Saturday, has been released and remains a potential witness. Tete, a native of Mdantsane, had won the IBF junior-bantamweight title in 2014 and the WBO bantamweight title in 2017.

He holds the Guinness record for the fastest knockout in a world title fight, stopping Siboniso Gonya in 11 seconds. Tete's memorial service will be held on Wednesday, followed by a funeral in Mdantsane on Saturday.