A 39-year-old off-duty security officer was killed and his girlfriend wounded after a lone gunman opened fire on the couple while they walked along an unpaved pathway in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday.
Response officers arrived at the scene shortly after 19:36 following reports of the shooting. Witnesses told investigators that a single suspect approached and shot at both victims.
The man suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was declared dead at the scene. His father, who was present, identified the victim.
The woman was taken to hospital by private transport before officers reached the area. The extent of her injuries has not been released.
No motive has been established for the murder and attempted murder.
33-Year-Old Suspect Arrested by Eastern Cape Authorities Following Shooting Incident at Motherwell Funeral
Eastern Cape authorities have arrested a 33-year-old man after a shooting incident took place at a funeral in Motherwell on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Officers conducted a stop-and-search operation linked to the incident and recovered two 9mm pistols from which the serial numbers had been removed. They also seized two magazines, five rounds of ammunition, and two empty cartridges during the search.
The suspect was unable to produce a valid firearm licence when questioned by the officers. He was placed under arrest immediately after the weapons and ammunition were found in his possession.
The vehicle involved in the incident was confiscated by the authorities.
The 33-year-old suspect is expected to appear in court in the coming days.
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Copper Theft Suspect Arrested on Trenance Park Drive in Phoenix
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal – A male suspect was apprehended in connection with copper theft during the early hours of Friday morning, 21 March 2026, on Trenance Park Drive in the Phoenix area.
KZN VIP Response Officers were conducting routine patrols in the area when they identified the individual displaying suspicious behaviour. The suspect dropped a black bag believed to contain copper pipes and fled on foot in the direction of the Palmview area.
The incident is linked to a copper theft that occurred in the Grove End area. The suspect was en route to a local residence in Palmview to exchange the stolen copper pipes for cash or other valuable items.
Officers immediately initiated a coordinated search operation and dispatched additional response units to the scene. The teams tracked the suspect and successfully apprehended him. The individual, described as an African male, was then handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further investigation and processing.
The suspect admitted to his involvement in the exchange of stolen copper for monetary gain. Copper pipes were among the items associated with the case.
The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to address copper theft incidents in the region. The suspect remains in SAPS custody pending further proceedings.
