It is alleged that on 14 October 2020, Sboniso Gumede (40) who was a taxi owner, was travelling on the R102 at Amatikulu Bridge with other two passengers when he was shot at by unknown suspect.
Gumede sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body and was declared dead at the scene. Some of the passengers were injured and conveyed to hospital for medical attention. Charges of murder and attempted murder were opened for investigation at Nyoni SAPS.
An investigation conducted by Nyoni detectives led to the arrest of a 35-year-old suspect. He appeared on 15 March 2021 before the Mtunzini Magistrates Court. He was remanded in custody until 18 March 2021.
During his court appearance, the suspect was also arrested for another case of murder that was committed at KwaMashu Hostel.
The suspect was on the run for more than two years evading police arrest. It is alleged that on 10 June 2018, Zamokwakhe Dube (31) was fatally shot in broad daylight at the Hostel on Kholwa Road in KwaMashu.
He sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was declared dead at the scene. A case of murder was opened at KwaMashu SAPS. The suspect is appearing before the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court today.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Thulani Gonya praised the team of investigators for finally nabbing the suspect.
