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The South African
08-07-2025
- The South African
Foreign national linked to the mass Umlazi killings arrested
KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a 28-year-old foreign national in connection with the mass murder of six men at an informal settlement in Umlazi, shedding light on what investigators believe was a revenge-fuelled attack. The killings took place on the night of 17 August 2024 in V/6 Section, Umlazi, when a group of six men and three women were socialising and consuming alcohol. Two men approached the group, asking to buy cigarettes, but were told no one was selling. Moments later, the men returned armed and instructed the women to lie down before opening fire on the men. All six victims were declared dead at the scene. Police later determined the shooting was likely revenge-motivated. 'Investigations uncovered that the killings were revenge-motivated,' police said. The deceased, who were reportedly Xhosa-speaking, had allegedly clashed with Swati foreign nationals living in the same area before the incident. After months of intensive investigation, detectives from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit traced one of the suspects to Krugersdorp in Gauteng. The suspect, identified as Melusi Dlamini, a 28-year-old Swati foreign national, was arrested on 4 July. The foreign national now faces six counts of murder, along with charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Dlamini appeared in the Umlazi Magistrate's Court on 7 July. He abandoned his bail application, and the court remanded his case to 14 August. While police welcomed the arrest of the foreign national, the manhunt continues for the second suspect involved in the massacre. 'Investigations are underway in search of the second suspect,' police confirmed. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
08-07-2025
- IOL News
eSwatini national arrested for August 2024 'revenge' murders of six men in uMlazi
A year-long investigation culminates in the arrest of a Swati national linked to the tragic murder of six men in uMlazi, as police continue to seek a second suspect involved in the brutal attack. Image: Independent Newspapers Archives A year-long investigation into a mass shooting in uMlazi has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old foreign national believed to be one of the gunmen involved in the brutal murder of six men at an informal settlement in V/6 Section on 17 August 2024. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal, the suspect, Melusi Dlamini, was arrested in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, on Friday, 4 July 2025. 'Relentless investigation by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit detectives has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old foreign national for the murder of six people,' said SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda. On the night of the killings, six men were drinking alcohol with three women when they were approached by two men claiming to be looking for cigarettes. After being told that no one was selling, the men left, only to return moments later. 'They instructed the three women to lie down as they fired shots at the male victims. Six men were shot and declared dead at the scene,' the statement read. Investigations later revealed that the attack was reportedly motivated by revenge. It is believed the deceased, all Xhosa-speaking men, had previously been involved in a physical altercation with Swati nationals in the same area. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Dlamini, identified as a Swati national, was charged with six counts of murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. He appeared in the uMlazi Magistrate's Court on Monday, 7 July 2025, where he abandoned his bail application. The matter was remanded to 14 August 2025. Police say they are still searching for the second suspect involved in the shooting. 'Investigations are underway in search of the second suspect,' said Netshiunda. The SAPS has called on members of the public who may have information about the second suspect to come forward. THE MERCURY
