KZN security boss shot dead

The owner of Ithunzi Protection Services was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his vehicle in Mtwalume.

January 23, 2026
Fundiswa Mzobe Less than a minute
Vusimuzi Michael Duma
Vusimuzi Michael Duma was shot dead in Mtwalume. Photo: Supplied

Hibberdene police are investigating a case of murder after the owner of Ithunzi Protection Services, Vusimuzi Michael Duma (55), was shot dead in his vehicle in the Mfazazane area in Mtwalume yesterday evening.

According to Ugu District police, Duma was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a dark grey Toyota Hilux bakkie at about 21:30, reports the South Coast Herald.

“It is alleged that two men armed with a handgun and a rifle fired shots at the victim, fatally injuring him,” added police.

The motive for the murder is being investigated.

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January 23, 2026
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Fundiswa Mzobe

Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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