Crime

Woman critical after Craigieburn home invasion

She sustained gunshot wounds to her head and abdomen.

March 20, 2026
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute
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A 26-year-old woman from Craigieburn, Umkomaas is in critical condition after being shot in a home invasion.

The incident occurred earlier today (March 20), and reports indicate that the suspect gained entry to the woman’s home after posing as a delivery driver.

As per IPSS Medical Rescue, when paramedics arrived at the scene, they were able to stabilise the woman before transporting her to a nearby hospital; and she was under the care of an IPSS Medical Rescue advanced life support paramedic.

The woman sustained two gunshots wounds to her head, and one to her abdomen.

SAPS was approached for comment but none was received at the time of publishing.

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March 20, 2026
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute

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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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