Stories from KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

An altercation and exchange of gunfire between community patrollers and an alleged suspect resulted in four deaths. Two community patrollers and the alleged suspect died at the scene, with two additional patrollers succumbing to injuries in hospital.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for suspects who ambushed two crime intelligence police officers in KwaZulu-Natal. Municipal managers are expected to continue administrative duties to ensure stability while elected officials campaign.