Four Killed, Including Two Off-Duty Officers, in Mandeni Tavern Shooting

Posted on February 4, 2025
by Yashmika Dukaran


Four people, including two off-duty police officers, were killed in a mass shooting at a tavern in Mandeni, north of KwaZulu-Natal.

The attack took place in Sundumbili, where eight people were shot inside the establishment. Paramedics confirmed that three victims died at the scene, while five others were rushed to a local healthcare facility. A second off-duty police officer later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Police have launched a manhunt for five suspects involved in the shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.