The suspects, believed to be behind two separate double murders earlier this year, were tracked down to a house in the eMhlasini area following a coordinated intelligence-driven operation.

Specialised units including SAPS eThekwini Outer North Crime Intelligence, Durban North SAPS Trio Crimes Unit, Newlands East SAPS Trio Crimes Unit, Durban Metro Police Trio Crimes Unit, and private security partner K9 Saint Security closed in on the suspects.

As officers approached, the suspects allegedly opened fire, triggering a fierce shootout.

Both men were killed during the exchange.

Police recovered two firearms at the scene, adding to growing evidence of heavily armed criminal networks operating in the province.

The latest incident signals an intensified crackdown under the leadership of Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, with police increasingly taking the fight directly to violent offenders.

This comes just days after another dramatic takedown on the KZN South Coast, where a 41 year old suspected hitman was shot dead by police in Pinetown.

The suspect was reportedly linked to more than 10 murder cases and was believed to be hours away from executing a contract killing targeting officials from the Umdoni Local Municipality.

Police tracked him to his hideout, where he allegedly opened fire upon their arrival. Officers responded, killing him in a brief but decisive shootout.

No police officers were injured, and multiple firearms were recovered.

With back-to-back operations resulting in the deaths of high-risk suspects, authorities appear to be tightening the net on organised crime in KwaZulu-Natal, sending a strong message to those involved in violent criminal activities.

The province remains on edge as police continue their aggressive pursuit of wanted suspects.

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The two Nguye Yedwa singers visited with workers Osindisweni Hospital in Verulam outside Durban in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) on Friday.

Tira and Mbali were accompanied by legendary radio presenter Linda Sibiya, Afrotainmant artists Duncan, Qwabe Twins, Mgilano and Uzalo actor Thu Sheleni.

Speaking to Mdn News after the event, Mbali said the visits to the hospital was to show love to the workers for the hard work they do for the people of Osindisweni.

“The aim of this initiative was to give back to my community. To show some.love to the people who have supported me from day one. Without them, there will be no Mbali Ngidi. I decided to partner with Malume (Dj Tira) because he is like my brother, my father, my uncle who is mentoring me in the music industry,” she said.

Mbali said that being in Osindisweni reminded her of her late mother who used to work in the same hospital.

“This hospital is very close to my heart and very special. I have good mwmories about it, my mother worked here for years and everything that we have become today is because of this hospital. So Valentines Day is not only for lovers but it is tue day to show love. It is the day which is meant for us to show love amongst each other. It is about the love that you give and the love tjat you receive,” she said.

The workers were later blessed with perfomances from Tira, Mbali, Duncan and Qwabe Twins.

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Osindisweni Hospital is based in Veralum in the north of Durban in KwaZulu Natal and the two artists are plamning to shower the workers with love on Friday.

Speaking to Mdn News, Mbali said the visits to the hospital is inspired by her late mother who worked in the centre for over 32 years before she took an early retirement.

“Besides being born and bred in Osindisweni, my mother used to work there before she took an early retirement in 2022 and unfortunately my mother passed away in February 2023. She worked there for more than 32 years. I know the struggle that they were facing and the current workers are going through the same but we want to show them love and appreciate them that despite everything but they are soldiering on.

“We are going there to plant the seed of love and to honour them in the job that they do. We are seeing the improvements and we would like to appreciate the staff for the job they do. We can see that the community at large is happy about the workers. Growing up I use to read a lot of negative stories about the hospital but lately all that have changed. The community is no longer complaining so with that said we have to shower them with love and appreciate them,” she said.

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According to Prem Balram, spokesperson for Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), officers responded to reports of a pedestrian being knocked down on the R102 northbound lane near Southridge Circle. Emergency services arrived around 4:07pm and found a man with severe injuries. Paramedics confirmed he had died at the scene.

Investigations revealed that the deceased and an accomplice had just robbed two individuals of their cellphones. The victims reportedly chased the pair onto the R102, where one of the suspects was hit by a white Ford Bantam bakkie during the attempted escape.

A kitchen knife and the stolen phones were found beside the man’s body.

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