Detectives from the Provincial Organised Crime Unit in KZN are on the lookout for the suspects who were involved in the killing of six people in Clermont, Durban, on Saturday night.

Charges of murder and attempted murder are being investigated after the men were shot and killed at around 22:30.

“Six people were shot and killed while one was injured at an informal settlement in Clermont. The seven men were in a room within the informal settlement when unknown people opened fire into the abode. Members of the community are urged to come forward with any information that will assist investigators,” a police statement reads.

KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube called on law enforcement authorities in the province to act swiftly in solving this matter.

“We call on the police to scour every corner of the province to find the perpetrators of this horrendous act so that they can be brought to book. As we are approaching the festive season, police have been tasked to identify all crime hotspots in the province as part of our comprehensive Festive Season Integrated Safety Plan, and we have deployed additional officers in order to beef up visibility. We will not allow a situation where citizens live in fear,” she said.

Furthermore, she encouraged communities to be involved in the fight against crime.

“Issues pertaining to safety and security require an integrated approach from all sectors of society. Government, business and civil society, including community policing forums, need to work together to address criminal activities and instability in order to ensure a safe society and thriving economy. We will never win the war against crime if community members continue to protect criminals,” said Dube-Ncube.