Media Statement by the Ministry of Police

KWAZULU-NATAL - Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the top management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) led by National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola will on Friday, 21 April 2023 visit the crime scene of a mass shooting that has claimed the lives of ten family members in Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal.

According to initial police reports, unknown gunmen stormed a Pietermaritzburg homestead and ambushed the family, seven women and three men were fatally wounded during the shooting.

Members of the media are advised to cover the visit which will unfold as follows: Date: 21 April 2023
Time: 11:30
Venue: Spinach Road, Unit 14, Imbali, Pietermaritzburg
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Enquiries:
Lirandzu Themba
Police Ministry Spokesperson
082 604 9080

Brig Athlenda Mathe
SAPS National Spokesperson
082 040 8808

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