Zolani Tete Murder: 4 Suspects Have Been Arrested And Are In Custody

InnovationGamingZolani Tete Murder: 4 Suspects Have Been Arrested And Are In CustodyByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorAug 24, 2026, 08:52pm EDTSummaryFormer two-division world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete, 38, was murdered outside his Mdantsane home on Friday, August 21. He was ambushed in his car by two balaclava-clad men; a 27-year-old woman was also shot and hospitalized. Police have arrested four men, aged 22 to 28, in connection with the killing. One 30-year-old initially held is now a witness. The 22-year-old suspect, Uzu Kuwana, faces murder and attempted murder charges and appeared in Mdantsane Magistrate's Court. Two others face firearm charges. No motive has been established, but police expect more arrests. Tete, known for an 11-second knockout, had recently ended a doping suspension and was planning a comeback. All four suspects are due in court on Tuesday, August 25.Show More (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesZolani "Last Born" Tete was murdered outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday, August 21. Now authorities have arrested four men for the murder and have them in custody.Zolani Tete Murder Case: Key FactsDetailInfoVictimZolani "Last Born" Tete, 38KilledFriday, August 21, 2026WhereOutside his home, Mdantsane, Eastern CapeCircumstancesAmbushed in his car while waiting for his gate to openAttackersTwo men in balaclavasSecond victimA 27-year-old woman, shot multiple times, hospitalizedAlso presentTete's two children, unharmedArrestsFive made, four still in custodySuspect ages22, 27, 27, 28ReleasedA 30-year-old, now regarded as a witnessCharged so farThe 22-year-old, murder and attempted murderCourtMdantsane Magistrate's CourtNext appearanceTuesday, August 25MotiveNone establishedEvery...