BREAKING: Suspect arrested in Lwandle shisanyama massacre investigation

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the Lwandle mass shooting during Heritage Day weekend, which resulted in 11 deaths and 10 injuries. He is scheduled to appear in Strand Magistrate’s Court on October 12, 2026, facing 11 murder charges, 10 attempted murder charges, as well as charges of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition. The shooting occurred at Kwandelu Shisanyama at around 1:15 a.m. on September 27, when three unidentified gunmen opened fire on patrons. Police recovered a Norinco firearm and six cartridges during his arrest, with ballistic tests underway to determine if the weapon was used in other crimes, including a July shooting that left 3 dead and 4 wounded.