Man (19) gunned down in Hibberdene

Police in KZN are urging any witnesses to come forward after a young man was shot dead in Hibberdene recently.

October 5, 2025
Sugan Naidoo Less than a minute
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Hibberdene police in KZN are investigating a murder and an attempted murder case after a shooting incident at the Hibberdene CBD last Wednesday, South Coast Herald reports.

“A man was found with fatal gunshot wounds, while another who had sustained a gunshot wound was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The motive for the shooting will be determined by the unfolding police investigation,” said SAPS Ugu District Communications.

The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Wandile Msimango.

Any additional witnesses to the shooting are urged to contact Hibberdene SAPS on 039 6999800.

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October 5, 2025
Sugan Naidoo Less than a minute

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Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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