Phumlani Muzi Nene, Mongameli Xaba, Mhlengu Shange, and Siyabonga Zondo.
Four private security guards have been arrested and charged with attempted murder following an incident that occurred at Nhlazatshe Crossings on Tuesday, November 04.
The suspects, identified as Phumlani Muzi Nene (31), Mongameli Xaba (29), Mhlengu Shange (32), and Siyabonga Zondo (29), are employed by a private security company tasked with guarding taxi ranks and routes in the Elukwatini and Nhlazatshe areas.
According to the spokesperson for the Elukwatini Police Station, Sergeant Wiseman Nkosi, the altercation began when the security personnel allegedly stopped a victim and demanded to search his vehicle.
“It is alleged that the victim was stopped by these security personnel, who demanded to search his vehicle, when he refused, an argument ensued.
He then tried to leave them, but they tried to corner him. When they realised that they could not stop him, they then started hitting the vehicle with stones and shot at him ,” said Nkosi.
The victim managed to escape and immediately proceeded to the police station and opened a case. Police later traced and arrested the four suspects at Nhlazatshe No. 05.
They face charges of attempted murder, malicious injury to property, and intimidation.
The four accused made their first appearance at the Chief Albert Luthuli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 5.
They were all remanded in custody and are expected to appear at the same court on November 12 for a formal bail application.
Nkosi concluded by condemning the alleged actions of the security guards.
“It is regrettable that security personnel will engage themselves in acts of terrorising and harassing the community, and police are not going to be spectators while that happens.They are expected to fight crime but they are doing the opposite and their acts will not be tolerated.”
