Police Minister Mchunu expresses his condolences after the killing of seven family members in Hlokozi, KZN

• Police Minister Senzo Mchunu expressed shock and sadness at the brutal murder of seven family members
• The murder, which also involved three young children, occurred on the night of September 11, 2024 in Hlokozi, Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal.
• The investigation to clarify the exact motive and to arrest the murderer is ongoing

On Friday, 13 September 2024, the Department of Police released a media statement titled “Minister of Police expresses condolences on the tragic murder of seven family members in Hlokozi, KZN.”

Police responded quickly to reports of gunfire and found the bodies of three women, ages 35, 38 and 55, a 48-year-old man and three children, ages 5, 11 and 12, lying in a pool of blood in their living room.

Initial indications suggest that the crime may be related to family disputes or work-related conflicts, but investigations to determine the exact motive are ongoing.

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Statement by the Minister of Police on the family murders

“We are shocked and saddened by the murder of seven members of a family in KwaZulu-Natal. These killings were senseless, inhumane and heartless and have shocked an entire community. We will spare no effort to bring the culprits to justice and we have already made progress in our investigations. I want to assure the family and the public that all resources will be mobilised to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and that the safety of the people of Highflats is restored,” Minister Senzo Mchunu said in a SAPS media statement.

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, and the Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, visited the family on Thursday, 12 September.

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Recently, another murder involving three victims occurred in the area. The Police Minister said they are determined to put an end to these killings and will intensify efforts to bring peace and security to the community.

7 dead in Midlands in KwaZulu

Short messages, reported in a related article that on September 11, seven people, including children, were tragically murdered in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Unknown assailants entered the house and brutally killed everyone inside, including the children. The horrific incident left a shocking impact in South Africa and prompted KZN Premier Thami Ntuli to call on the police to quickly apprehend the perpetrators.

Source: Newsflash