The main suspect in the murder of Olorato Mongale has been shot and killed by police in KwaZulu-Natal.
Philangenkosi Makhanya was found by the police in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. It’s believed he shot at police, who returned fire.

Makhanya, together with two other suspects, Fezile Ngubane and Bongani Mthimkhulu, were wanted in connection with Mongale’s murder.

Mongale’s body was discovered near Alexandra township, in northern Johannesburg, last Sunday.

Ngubane and Mthimkhulu are still on the run.

On Thursday night, police also confirmed that Makhanya’s mother and father were taken into custody. This, as Makhanya’s father owned the VW Polo allegedly used in the commission of the crime, whilst his mother is believed to have tried to tip off her son to evade police.

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is at the crime scene.