One of the primary suspects in the murder of Olorato Mongale has been fatally shot by police in KwaZulu-Natal.
According to authorities, the suspect was located hiding at a residential complex in Amanzimtoti. Police say he opened fire when officers announced their presence, leading to an exchange of gunfire in which he was killed.
MAIN SUSPECT IN OLORATO MURDER CASE HAS BEEN SHOT AND KILLED IN DURBAN, KZN. LIEUTENANT GENERAL NHLANHLA MKHWANAZI IS ON THE SCENE. POLICE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR TWO OTHER SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THIS MURDER CASE. MOM AND DAD OF ONE THE SUSPECTS ARE STILL IN CUSTODY pic.twitter.com/8eS2H5HWnb
— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) May 30, 2025
Mongale’s body was discovered near Lombardy West, north of Johannesburg, after she went on a date with her alleged killer. The case has drawn significant public attention, with police continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
No further details have been released at this stage.
[WATCH] KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says the man who was sought for the murder of #OloratoMongale had other kidnapping cases in KZN and Brakpan. He was also found with 28 IDs and 20 cellphones. #Newzroom405 https://t.co/anfYPAIuro pic.twitter.com/7RG78Tku80
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) May 30, 2025
