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GQEBERHA, EASTERN CAPE<\/strong> – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape has launched an extensive manhunt following the fatal mass shooting of four young people in KwaZakhele on Monday evening, 2 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, at approximately 21:15 on Monday, 02 March 2026, members of the SAPS KwaZakhele responded to a complaint in Tonjeni Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Upon arrival, they were met by private security officers who led them to an outside room at the back of the premises, where the bodies of four victims were discovered.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana added that the deceased have been identified as three males, aged between 18 and 22, and a 24-year-old female. “All four sustained multiple gunshot wounds,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The motive for the attack is currently unknown, and Gantana stated that no arrests have been made at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit in Gqeberha has taken over the investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone with information that can assist in identifying the suspect(s) or establishing a motive is urged to contact D\/Lt Col Mondi Sitole on 082 457 2812, visit the KwaZakhele SAPS, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Tip-offs can be submitted anonymously,” she concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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