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The South African
a day ago
- The South African
Sleeping KZN siblings gunned down [video]
Two KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) siblings were fatally shot while sleeping in bed at their home in Intaphuka, Ndwedwe, on Thursday, 29 May 2025. The two brothers, aged 26 and 29, were found unresponsive in their shared bed. According to Reaction Unit South Africa, three suspects forcefully entered the residence of the victims. Read the full version of the ' WATCH: SAPS raid KZN factory employing over 300 illegal foreigners' article. The suspects shot both victims and stole their phones before fleeing the scene. Speaking to The South African, RUSA spokesperson said that the suspects have not been apprehended, and investigations are ongoing. Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
The South African
2 days ago
- The South African
KZN siblings shot dead while sleeping in bed
Two KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) siblings were fatally shot while sleeping in bed at their home in Intaphuka, Ndwedwe, on Thursday, 29 May 2025. The two brothers, aged 26 and 29, were found unresponsive in their shared bed. According to Reaction Unit South Africa, three suspects forcefully entered the residence of the victims. The suspects shot both victims and stole their phones before fleeing the scene. Speaking to The South African, RUSA spokesperson said that the suspects have not been apprehended, and investigations are ongoing. In other news, suspects broke into a high school in Inhlabamkhosi and stole computers and projectors 'Two projectors were recovered abandoned. It is believed that the suspects involved were also linked to the double murder (of the siblings), but this could not be immediately confirmed,' said RUSA. A 17-year-old girl was found dead inside a locked shack in Kinross after she went missing on 23 May 2025. Police received a request to search a residence believed to be associated with the victim's stepfather. Upon arriving at the shack, police found the doors and burglar gates locked. They forcefully entered the shack and found the naked body of a young female in a semi-decomposed state, believed to be the missing teenager. 'She was lying on a bed covered with blankets, [and] her legs were open. The victim had visible head injuries, including a deep wound and a crushed forehead. It is suspected that she was raped before being killed,' the police said. Additionally, a bloodstained pipe wrench was found next to the bed and was allegedly used in carrying out the murder. Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim argued with her stepfather after he wanted to sell the shack that once belonged to her late mother. 'The teenager had reportedly objected, expressing concern for her younger siblings, who would need a place to stay in the future,' the police statement read. Investigations link the stepfather to the murder of the victim. He is also in police custody for allegedly being involved in murdering his 34-year-old girlfriend on the same day the victim went missing. He is now a suspect in both murders. 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
3 days ago
- IOL News
Detective work needed to solve violent bus attacks in Verulam
A bus driver was killed during an attack on a bus on Tuesday evening. A conductor and a pregnant woman were also injured in the attack. Image: Reaction Unit South Africa The Verulam Community Policing Forum (CPF) believes detective work can help uncover recent violent attacks on buses, which have left bus drivers dead. This comes after another shooting claimed the life of a bus driver in Verulam, two weeks after another fatal shooting. On Tuesday evening, Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) responded to a shooting where a bus driver was killed and his conductor and a five-month pregnant woman were shot in Redcliffe, Verulam. Rusa spokesperson Prem Balram said the unit and Verulam SAPS Crime Prevention Unit responded to the scene after 6pm. 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. 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'The driver and conductor were expedited to the hospital before the arrival of reaction officers and police. The driver was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival at the medical facility. The extent of his colleague's injuries remains unknown. 'The 26-year-old pregnant female was seated on the side of the road. She was shot through her right thigh. She was stabilised on scene before being transported to the hospital in a stable condition,' Balram said. A pregnant woman was among three people shot during an incident on a bus in Verulam on Tuesday evening. Image: Reaction Unit South Africa KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that the driver succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. 'Police in Verulam have opened a case of murder and two counts of attempted murder following an incident in which a bus driver and two passengers were allegedly shot by unknown suspects inside a bus on Orchid Drive at Redcliff in Verulam on Tuesday evening,' Netshiunda said. He said the murder motive was unknown. Verulam CPF chairperson Rachel Wilkin said this category of crime falls under police dependent because it is not a social crime. 'There are other motives which require detective work to get to the bottom of this; these now depend on police action. Only when they do their detective work and they put it before the court, will anyone know what is conclusive because even in front of a court, it has to be proved,' Wilkin said. Wilkin said safe spaces are no longer safe. Criminals invade schools, clinics, hospitals, churches, and even cemeteries. 'We have a breed of criminals now that have zero moral conscience. There's zero ethics or humanity governing them or their actions,' Wilkin said. She asked how one goes to bed at night after shooting a pregnant woman. 'We need to question what it is that we are doing as a society that is breeding this kind of inhumanity, this lack of compassion, this entitlement,' Wilkin said. Two weeks ago, a bus driver died in hospital after being shot in the arm and abdomen during a violent attack on a bus in Verulam. Image: Reaction Unit South Africa On May 12, Balram reported that a bus driver shot during a robbery on Buffelsdraai Road in Buffelsdraai died in the hospital. It is alleged that four suspects posed as passengers before producing firearms and shooting the driver while the bus was in motion. The bus left the roadway before stopping. Balram said the driver was shot in the arm and abdomen. The suspects stole cash and robbed passengers before fleeing on foot.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
KZN bus shooting: Driver dead, pregnant passenger wounded
A bus driver was killed, and his conductor and a five-month pregnant woman were injured in a shooting in Redcliffe, near Verulam in KZN, last night. The Witness reports that Prem Balram, the spokesperson for Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa), said members of Rusa and the Verulam SAPS Crime Prevention Unit arrived on the scene shortly after 18:00. 'First responders were informed that two suspects boarded the bus on the corner of Orchid and Redcliffe Drive. The gunmen thereafter produced firearms and randomly opened fire before they fled on foot. They did not steal anything of value.' Balram said the driver and conductor were taken to hospital before the arrival of reaction officers and police. 'The driver was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at the medical facility. The extent of his colleague's injuries are unknown. The 26-year-old pregnant female was seated on the side of the road. 'She was shot through her right thigh. She was stabilised on scene before being transported to hospital in a stable condition,' he said. Balram added that the motive for the shooting is unknown. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
4 days ago
- IOL News
Intoxicated worker involved in multiple collisions, arrested in Verulam
An intoxicated municipality employee's erratic driving culminated in a dramatic series of events in Temple Valley, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began around 17:43 when a concerned motorist reached out to the Operations Centre for assistance after witnessing a hit-and-run involving a white Toyota Hilux bakkie and his own silver Hyundai i10 on Ireland Street, Verulam CBD. The motorist detailed how the Toyota Hilux, driven by a 32-year-old male, initially stopped after the collision but fled when quizzed about his sobriety. Demonstrating alarming recklessness, the driver sped off, prompting the motorist to follow the bakkie while reporting the situation to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for help. As RUSA officers raced to locate the vehicle, the intoxicated driver continued to navigate the streets erratically, eventually colliding with a RUSA response vehicle — a white Toyota Fortuner — after failing to stop at a stop street in Temple Valley. Undeterred, the driver attempted yet again to escape, but was swiftly boxed in by backup officers who had arrived on the scene. According to RUSA, upon apprehension, the driver identified himself as a plumber employed by the eThekwini Water & Sanitation Department and revealed that the bakkie was a municipal vehicle. Fortunately, the RUSA officer involved in the collision was unharmed. The intoxicated driver was subsequently arrested and handed over to the Verulam SAPS for further investigation. This alarming incident raises significant concerns regarding road safety and the responsibility of public employees while operating municipal vehicles. Authorities are expected to investigate further, ensuring accountability for those who endanger the lives of others while under the influence.
