A joyful family hangout took a tragic turn for twin brothers Siyabonga and Bonga Ngcobo when they were fatally shot while purchasing alcohol at a local tavern in KZN on Sunday evening.
The 35-year-old siblings found themselves confronted by a group of armed individuals who, seemingly without provocation, opened fire on them in Ezimangweni, north of Durban. This shocking incident was recounted by a companion who was present at the time.
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The motive behind this senseless act of violence remains unknown, prompting an ongoing investigation by law enforcement. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
How the Twin Brothers Were Fatally Shot
Siyabonga, who lives in Isipingo, had come to spend the long weekend with his twin brother, Bonga. Eager to enjoy some quality time together, they had planned a casual braai on that ill-fated Sunday evening. The night took a dark turn when they went to a local tavern with a friend around 7 p.m., never to return.
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Babongile, another sibling of the twins, recounted the harrowing details of the incident as relayed by the friend who was present at the scene. According to Babongile, the friend had been inside the tavern when an altercation erupted between the twins and a group of men. Attempting to defuse the situation, the friend questioned the assailants, only to be met with gunfire.
Babongile conveyed the chilling account to ZiMoja:
“He said he enquired why they were shooting his friends, but they didn’t respond. They shot the brothers several times, later demanding his car keys, and fled the scene. It was raining, and their blood was just flowing with the water. Siyabonga was shot nine times, while Bonga was shot seven times. This was a clear hit. The way they shot at them; they were killing them.”
Confirmation By The Police
Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala, the spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal South African Police Service (SAPS), officially confirmed the heartbreaking shooting incident.
“Inanda police are investigating two counts of murder following an incident in which two siblings aged 35-years-old were fatally shot by unknown people on 24 September 2023 at Ezimangweni area. The victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The motive for the killing is unknown.”