KZN crime
Foreigner allegedly found with drugs over R1-m
‘Drug dealer’ taken down
CRIME SCENE: Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal: A 43-year-old foreign national has been arrested after allegedly being found in possession of drugs worth over R1 million.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted by members of the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit in Ballito on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
“Police officers received intelligence about an individual who was allegedly distributing drugs in and around the area. Members held observation posts in Ballito and monitored the area until the targeted person was identified.
“A takedown operation was conducted by the team, during which the suspect was found in possession of 500g of Tik, four kilograms of methcathinone, two kilograms of cocaine powder, 12 packs of small glass bottles, as well as nine cellphones. The street value of the recovered drugs is estimated to be just over R1 million,” said SAPS.
The suspect was arrested and charged with dealing in drugs.
Triple murder tragedy inside Boxer Superstore
Store shooter on the run
CRIME SCENE: Eshowe, KwaZulu‑Natal: A former employee of Boxer Stores who shot and killed three female managers remains on the run and should be considered dangerous, the South African Police Service (SAPS) have warned.
The tragedy, which happened on Saturday, 10 October 2026, followed a disciplinary hearing at the Boxer Superstore in Atrium Mal, Northern KZN.
SAPS confirmed that the 33‑year‑old suspect, who had worked in the bakery section, opened fire shortly after being informed of his dismissal. CCTV footage reportedly showed him shooting the victims multiple times.
The victims are the administration manager, the store manager and bakery manager.
KwaZulu‑Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said a triple murder investigation is underway and a manhunt has been launched. “We are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” he said.
Boxer Stores expressed deep condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims, announcing that support services have been made available to staff.
Police have urged calm while investigations continue, stressing that the suspect remains at large and should be considered dangerous.
Four suspects arrested soon after assault
Police officers attacked
CRIME SCENE: Harrismith, KwaZulu-Natal: Three police officers were assaulted by five attackers during the early hours of Sunday morning, 27 September 2026.
Four of the suspects have since been arrested and the police officers received medical treatment in hospital.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the three off-duty officers were attacked while they were seated in their private vehicles outside a tavern in Harrismith.
One of the officers noticed a group of people attacking two of his colleagues. He immediately got out of his vehicle to intervene, but was also assaulted and injured in the process.
The five suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle at approximately 02:00.
Following a swift response and preliminary investigation, police managed to arrest four of the five suspects, aged between 21 and 25-years The fifth suspect remains at large.
Cases of attempted murder are being investigated.