Two suspects killed, third wounded in KwaMsane shootout with KZN police

Two suspected armed robbers were killed and a third wounded in a shootout with police in KwaMsane just after midnight on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. The incident followed a report to police that a man had been robbed in the Hluhluwe policing area.

Chase along the N2 led to confrontation

Police said officers in Hluhluwe responded after receiving a report from a robbery victim.

“The vehicle, which matched the description as relayed by the victim, was spotted driving along the N2 southbound. Police gave chase, and the Umkhanyakude District Task Team officers provided back-up,”

a police spokesperson said.

Shootout at KwaMsane

The pursuit continued from the Hluhluwe policing area to KwaMsane, where a gun battle took place between officers and the suspects.

“Three suspects were believed to have been fatally wounded. The third suspect woke up when the forensics were taking photographs, and he was rushed to the hospital under police guard,”

the spokesperson said.

Weapons recovered and suspects still at large

Police recovered three firearms from the suspects.

“Three firearms were found in possession of the suspects, and police are still hunting for at least three more suspects who narrowly evaded arrest,”

the spokesperson added.

No officers injured

Authorities reported that no police officer was injured during the shootout.

Investigation ongoing

Police continue to investigate the incident and to search for the additional suspects believed to have been involved.