Five people have been burnt alive in KwaDukuza and Tongaat in what appears to be kangaroo courts this week.
A sixth was killed two weeks ago.
Two people were put to the torch in Melville, near Groutville, after they were allegedly caught breaking into a house last Wednesday night.
The two men, aged about 30, were believed to be members of a gang that had been harassing residents in the surrounding townships.
A few weeks ago, another man who was out on bail was assaulted and killed after he was caught breaking into a house.
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KwaDukuza police spokesperson, constable Sibusiso Khuzwayo, warned residents not to take the law into their hands.
“We urge residents to please report crime to the police and should they happen to catch a criminal, they must call the police, so that the person gets a chance to be judged by a court of law,” urged Khuzwayo.
Three men were assaulted and set alight in Magwaveni Township, Tongaat on Monday night.
KZN police spokesperson captain Nqobile Gwala said police were investigating charges of murder.
“An unlicensed firearm was found next to the deceased men. Circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.”
She said people found taking the law into their own hands would be prosecuted.
“We appeal to our citizens to hand over those involved in criminal activities to the police and work hand-in-hand with us.”
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