Gqeberha – Four men have been arrested following an alleged mob justice attack that left two people dead and two others injured in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the incident occurred on Friday, 6 November 2026, in Ndongeni Street, where police officers responded to reports of people being assaulted.
According to police, officers arrived at approximately 09:38 and found a group of community members gathered in the street, with two men lying nearby with multiple injuries. A third man and a woman, who had also sustained injuries, were found at the scene.
“Preliminary information alleges that the four victims had been accused of involvement in robberies and housebreakings in the area,” SAPS said in a statement.
Police intervened to secure the victims’ safety and requested emergency medical assistance. However, two men, aged 41 and 30, succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
The surviving victims, a 42-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
Four men aged between 40 and 55 were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident.
The suspects are expected to appear before the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 9 November, facing two counts of murder and two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo condemned the incident and warned communities against taking the law into their own hands.
“Vigilantism has no place in our communities. No person has the right to assault or kill another individual based on allegations of criminal activity,” Ngalo said.
“Such actions are criminal offences and those responsible will face the full might of the law.”
He urged residents to report suspected criminal activities to the police and allow the justice system to take its course.
“Taking the law into your own hands does not solve crime, it only creates more victims and destroys lives,” he said.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
