Johannesburg – Fugitive Zamani Ngila Ximba, who was wanted for the murder of Inkatha Freedom Party Deputy Chief Whip Khethamabala Sithole, has been fatally wounded.
Ximba, who was also wanted for the attempted murder of two other people, was shot dead by police officers in the early hours today Thursday, 9 October 2025, in Duduza, Ekurhuleni.
Narrating events leading to the shooting incident, Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said: “Police received information that Ximba was at a hiding place in Duduza.
“As the police entered the house, Ximba pointed a firearm at the police, and the police shot at him.
“Upon retrieving the firearm from Ximba, it was discovered that what he pointed at the police was a replica firearm.”
Sithole and two other people were shot on the 31st of May 2025 at a hostel in Katlehong.
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Following the incident, the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigations worked closely with Crime Intelligence to trace the suspects.
Two suspects, 36-year-old Bhekukuhle Sithole and 33-year-old MKhululi Sithole, were arrested within a few days and charged with murder and attempted murder.
They are still in custody, and their next court appearance is scheduled for next month on 20 November 2025.
“Zamani Ximba, who was identified as the third suspect, was issued a warrant of arrest,” said Lieutenant Colonel Masondo.
“He has been on the run until the police discovered his hiding place in Duduza.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has been informed of the incident.
