Have you seen him? KZN police seek Nzuzo Mthombeni after three women killed at Eshowe Boxer store

KwaZulu-Natal police are urgently seeking information to locate Nzuzo Mthombeni, a potential suspect in a triple murder that occurred at a Boxer grocery store in Eshowe. The three women, who were all managers at the store, were killed on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda stated that Mthombeni could provide crucial assistance to investigators probing the case.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact Colonel Ngcobo on 082 334 8123 or Warrant Officer Sibiya on 079 500 0031.

The incident reportedly occurred when the suspect, a former colleague of the victims, entered the store for a disciplinary hearing. Armed with a firearm, he shot the three women who were deemed dead at the scene. The victims were identified as Thandiwe Chili, 54, and two other female managers. The shooter, who worked in the store's bakery, allegedly became agitated upon being charged with misconduct during the disciplinary hearing.

He then locked the managers inside the office, returned a short while later with the gun, and fatally shot all three before fleeing the scene. Police have not yet identified the suspect.

The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation, and the retailer Boxer has expressed its deepest condolences to the affected families and employees. The company has pledged its full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation and is observing a moment of remembrance for the deceased.