Two suspects killed in police shoot-out

Robbery suspects shot and killed in KwaMsane during a police chase on the N2

June 3, 2026

Muzi Zincume 1 minute read

The vehicle in which the suspected armed robbers were travelling

Two suspected armed robbers were fatally shot, while another was left seriously injured after a shoot-out with police in KwaMsane on Tuesday morning.

Police in Hluhluwe received a report from a victim who had been robbed by armed suspects in the area.

KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said police responded swiftly, and a vehicle matching the description was spotted driving southbound on the N2.

“Police gave chase, and the uMkhanyakude District Task Team officers provided back-up. The chase continued from Hluhluwe to KwaMsane, where a shoot-out ensued,” said Netshiunda.

“Three suspects were [initially] believed to have been fatally wounded, but [one of them] woke up when the forensics were taking photographs. He was rushed to the hospital under police guard.

“Three firearms were found in the possession of the suspects, and police are still hunting for at least three more suspects who narrowly evaded arrest. No police officer was injured during the shoot-out,” he said.

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