GUNSHOTS FIRED OUTSIDE KGOSHI LAMECK MOKOENA’S HOME IN MKHUHLU

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder after gunshots were fired outside the home of prominent traditional leader Kgoshi Lameck Mokoena in Malengeza Section, Mkhuhlu, on Thursday night, 8 October 2026.

The incident reportedly occurred at around 10:35 pm when Mokoena allegedly heard gunshots outside his residence.

Police officers who responded to the scene discovered that the windows had been damaged. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The suspects remain unidentified, and the motive behind the shooting has not yet been established.

Mpumalanga Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise has confirmed that resources have been deployed to track down and apprehend those responsible.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted through the MySAPS application.