CRIME SCENE: Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal: A suspect wanted for the killing of two Crime Intelligence officers has been shot and killed in a shootout with police at Emaplasini, Inanda.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) five of the deceased’s accomplices were arrested during an operation in various areas of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday morning, 25 September 2026.

The two officers, Captain Louis Nel and Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo, were ambushed in Mount Edgecombe in April 2026 and soon after the incident a prosecutorial-guided investigation was launched, said SAPS.

“In the early hours of Friday morning, an intelligence-led multidisciplinary operation was conducted. Five suspects were arrested in Pinetown, Amanzimtoti, Mandeni and Newlands West.

“The sixth suspect refused to obey police instructions and was shooting from inside a house for about three hours. Negotiations went on until he released his girlfriend, who was also inside the house.

“The suspect was eventually shot and fatally wounded during the operation, and a Special Task Force officer was shot in the hand but is in good spirits after receiving first aid medical attention,” said SAPS.

The arrested suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday, 28 September 2026.