KwaMakhutha massacre: Police appeal for help to find killers
SAPS has appealed to the KwaMakhutha community for information to help trace suspects wanted in connection with the shooting that killed 11 people and injured three others.
The police have launched an urgent appeal to the public for information that may lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible for the KwaMakhutha shooting. This tragic event resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals and three others were injured when three men allegedly opened fire on a gathering of 13 men and a pregnant woman at a house in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, near Durban.
The shooting occurred shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Preliminary investigations suggest that some of the victims had prior connections to illegal activities. Police have not yet disclosed the motive for the shooting, but they have noted that a feud between rival factions cannot be entirely ruled out. Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Puleng Puleng Dimpane, has directed the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner to initiate a 72-hour tracking operation to locate the suspects.
Dimpane indicated that investigators have received a promising lead that could potentially help in resolving the case. The police are urging anyone possessing reliable knowledge about the suspects or the incident to reach out to the investigating team or Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be submitted via the MySAPS app.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli visited the affected area on Wednesday to evaluate the situation and engage with law enforcement officials, community representatives, and those impacted by the tragedy. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has also offered its condolences to the families of the victims.
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