KZN Sangoma Arrested in Triple Murder Case Involving ANCYL Member and Police Officers ### DATELINE: Durban, South Africa – July 24, 2026 ### LEAD A prominent traditional healer from KwaMashu in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was arrested by the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) on July 24, 2026.
The healer is alleged to have orchestrated the 2020 murders of an African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) member, Thamsanqa Kingdom Gcabashe, and two eThekwini Metro Police officers, Lindokuhle Madonsela and Ndumiso Thusi. ### NUT GRAF: The arrest of the sangoma has sparked a debate on the role of traditional healers in society and the investigation into the motive behind the crime.
The case has been a complex and sensitive matter for the PKTT, which has been investigating the triple murder for a considerable time. ### BODY: The PKTT has been working diligently to crack the case, utilizing ballistic evidence to link the sangoma to the murders. To date, six individuals have been charged in connection with the murders, including ANC branch committee member Holy Shozi.
The sangoma’s arrest is a significant development in the case, as it may suggest that traditional beliefs or rituals were involved in the motive for the crime.
However, the specific motive behind the triple murder and the sangoma’s alleged involvement remain unclear.
The sangoma’s arrest could also impact the community’s trust in traditional healers in the KwaMashu area, raising questions about the perception of traditional healers in society.
### KICKER: As the investigation continues, the PKTT will need to delve deeper into the sangoma’s role in the triple murder and the motive behind the crime.
The case has garnered significant attention, and the public awaits further developments in this complex and sensitive matter.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
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