DURBAN: 7 December 2023 – Detectives from Provincial Organised Crime Unit are making an appeal to the members of the community for assistance with regards to the whereabouts of the man in the attached picture. The detectives believe that he can be of assistance in solving a murder case that they are investigating.
On 27 July 2023, police at Port Shepstone responded to a shooting incident at the Port Shepstone taxi rank. It is alleged that unknown gunmen approached a taxi and opened fire on the occupants. Four of the occupants died as a result of the shooting, whilst a further four were transported to hospital with gunshot wounds. Another 49-year-old man who was a hawker later died in hospital after two months of the shooting. The deceased victims were identified as Thulani Makhenke (42), Vukile Dlamini (35), Yonela Madebe (32), Yanga Jaca (27) and Vuyisile Langa (49).
The motive for the shooting is subject to a police investigation. Detectives are investigating five counts of murder and four of attempted murder. We are appealing to anyone who has information that can assist in locating the man in the picture to contact the investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Edward Shandu on 082 458 5570 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or report any leads via the MySAPSapp.