An uMkhonto weSizwe Party member was shot dead outside his house in KwaMashu K section on Friday, 31 July 2026, following participation in an eviction drive targeting undocumented foreign nationals. Douglas Thusini, a 42-year-old resident known as Mfene, was killed on Nkonjane Road by unknown attackers who fled on foot, according to KZN police and family statements.
Did You Know? Douglas Thusini, also known as Mfene, was an active uMkhonto weSizwe Party member from K section who regularly visited his mother at the family home in H section every morning before attending community protests and evictions.
Investigation Underway Into KwaMashu Shooting
KZN police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza confirmed that authorities in KwaMashu are investigating a case of murder following the fatal shooting. As of Friday, 31 July 2026, no arrests have been made and the motive remains under investigation by local law enforcement officers.
The victim’s brother, Thabani Thusini, stated that the family is fully cooperating with investigators. According to the family, local area camera footage has been handed over to the police to help identify the gunmen who carried out the attack.
Family Suspects Links to Eviction Protests
Thabani Thusini stated that his brother was at the forefront of ongoing protests and evictions involving undocumented foreign nationals in KwaMashu and surrounding areas. He noted that Douglas had just returned from an eviction effort in Ntuzuma, north of Durban, shortly before he was killed outside his standalone home.
The family suspects the shooting is connected to these community demonstrations. Thabani Thusini suggested that security guards protecting Somali nationals in the area could be behind the fatal attack, though police have not yet confirmed any official motive or suspects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the victim of the KwaMashu shooting?
The victim was 42-year-old Douglas Thusini, also known as Mfene, an uMkhonto weSizwe Party member from K section in KwaMashu.
When and where did the incident occur?
The shooting took place outside his house on Nkonjane Road in KwaMashu K section on Friday, 31 July 2026.
What are the police and family saying about motives and arrests?
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza confirmed that no arrests have been made and the motive is still under investigation. Meanwhile, the victim’s family suspects a link to recent evictions of undocumented foreign nationals in the area and has handed over local camera footage to the police.
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