Three suspects wanted for murders and robberies died in a shootout with police in Mbazwana, northern KwaZulu-Natal, on December 15, 2025. Authorities recovered two firearms and a toy gun from the scene. Two additional suspects remain at large.
On the afternoon of Monday, December 15, 2025, a confrontation between police and three alleged criminals in Mbazwana, a town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, ended with the suspects fatally wounded. The incident occurred as officers tracked down individuals linked to multiple violent crimes in the region.
Provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed that the deceased were sought in connection with a series of murder and robbery cases spanning the Mtubatuba, Mbazwana, and Emanguzi areas. 'The three suspects who were wanted for a string of murder and robbery cases, they were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout,' Netshiunda stated. During the exchange, police discovered two firearms and a toy gun in the suspects' possession.
The operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb violent crime in KwaZulu-Natal, where such incidents have strained local communities. Authorities are now pursuing two more suspects who fled the scene, with further investigations underway. More details are expected as the case develops, but police have emphasized their commitment to public safety in these areas.