A man was shot dead in Inanda, KZN, on Saturday, 21 June 2025, after being robbed of his backpack.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a motorist reported to the security company after witnessing two men attacking the victim with pipes.
The motorist recalled that the suspects quickly fled the scene with the victim’s backpack upon noticing him stop.
MAN SHOT DEAD IN INANDA
The motorist said that he was unaware that the victim had been shot.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned to the scene and found the man unresponsive.
Paramedics declared him dead after he sustained a gunshot wound to his back that went through his chest.
The suspects have not been apprehended yet.
ROBBERY VICTIMS TIED UP FOR 11 HOURS
Two-night shift employees at a used spare business in Hazelmere, KZN, were attacked by six armed robbers and tied up for 11 hours on Friday, 20 June 2025.
The suspects covered the victims’ faces and tied them up at gunpoint.
RUSA explained, “Their hands & feet were bound with belts & shoelaces. Used vehicle bumpers & body parts were then stacked on top of the victims & they were found by dayshift staff eleven (11) hours later in the same position.”
The suspects stole mag rims, power tools, car body parts and other items worth thousands of rands throughout the night.
According to reports, it is alleged that the leader of the gang was a Mozambican National who was an employee at the same company.
The foreign national had his face covered up when the robbery was in progress.
He was found in possession of the items taken during the robbery and was arrested.
Additional items were discovered in various locations at a home near the Hazelmere Dam.
The suspect told RUSA that his accomplices had fled the scene and were on the run.
Investigations are taking place.
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