WATCH: Police comb the scene after five suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda

By Thapelo Molefe

Five suspects wanted for violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, and house robberies, were fatally wounded during a shootout with police in Bester Area 10, Inanda, in the early hours of Thursday morning.

KZN provincial police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said the suspects had been “wreaking havoc in the area of Inanda and the surrounding areas”.

They were also wanted for an attack on police officers that took place last year.  

“At the end of November 2025, the suspects attempted to kill police officers by shooting at them, and they have been elusive ever since,” Netshiunda said in a statement.

According to police, information about the suspects’ whereabouts was received early on Thursday and was immediately operationalised.

“When police arrived at the scene, the suspects fired shots towards police officers through the door,” Netshiunda said.

“To protect themselves and those in the vicinity of the house, police