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Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete

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Updated 24.8.2026
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Zolani Tete *Eastern Cape Mdantsane South Africa Gayton McKenzie

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Aug 24 Evening

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Al JazeeraAug 24

Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete

South African police have arrested four individuals, aged 22 to 28, in connection with the fatal shooting of two-time boxing world champion Zolani Tete. Tete, 38, was killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, last Friday evening. One of the four suspects has been formally charged with murder. A 27-year-old woman who was with Tete at the time survived the attack and is currently hospitalized. Tete, a former WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight champion, was preparing for a return to professional boxing after a four-year ban ended in July.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 24

South African police arrest 4 in the killing of former champion boxer Zolani Tete

South African police have arrested four suspects in connection with the killing of former world champion boxer Zolani Tete. Tete was shot and killed last week outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, while waiting for his gate to open. Two armed suspects wearing balaclavas opened fire on Tete, who was in his car. A woman in the vehicle was injured and hospitalized. One suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, with the other three to follow at a later date. Tete previously held the World Boxing Federation flyweight title and the World Boxing Organization bantamweight title.

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Key Claims

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Four people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of boxer Zolani Tete.

— South African police

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Zolani Tete was a two-time boxing world champion, winning WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles.

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Tete was attacked on Friday evening as he returned to his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.

— South African police

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One of the four suspects has been formally charged with murder.

— South African police

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South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced.

— Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie

Aug 24 Morning

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BBC News - WorldAug 24

Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa

Four individuals have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete. Tete, 38, was shot and killed outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on Friday in what officials described as an ambush. A 27-year-old woman who was with him was also shot and is hospitalized. One suspect, a 22-year-old man arrested on Saturday, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday facing murder and attempted murder charges. The remaining three suspects, arrested on Sunday, will appear in court on Tuesday; two have been charged with unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

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Four people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the murder of boxing champion Zolani Tete.

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Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.

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A young woman who was with Tete was also shot and is in hospital.

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One suspect faces murder and attempted murder charges.

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South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced.

— Gayton McKenzie

Aug 22 Morning

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Al JazeeraAug 22

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot and killed at his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The 38-year-old Tete was in his car, waiting for his gate to open, when two armed suspects ambushed him. A 27-year-old woman in the vehicle with Tete was also shot multiple times and is hospitalized. Tete held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles during his career, which ended with 29 victories, including 22 knockouts. His last fight was in July 2022, followed by a four-year suspension for a doping violation, which had recently expired.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 22

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa

Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot and killed at his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on Friday. The 38-year-old Tete was ambushed by two armed suspects wearing balaclavas while arriving at his residence and waiting for his gate to open. A 27-year-old woman who was in the vehicle with Tete was also shot multiple times and is currently in the hospital. Tete previously held world title belts in the WBF flyweight category and the WBO bantamweight title. The incident was confirmed by South Africa's sports, arts and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie.

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Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot and killed outside his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

— government officials

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Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s sports, arts and culture minister, stated Tete was killed in his car and a 27-year-old woman was shot and hospitalized.

— Gayton McKenzie

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Tete held WBF flyweight titles (2007-2008) and WBO bantamweight titles (2017, 2019).

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Police reported Tete was ambushed by two suspects in balaclavas while arriving at his residence.

— Police

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Tete's career ended with 29 wins (22 KOs), 4 defeats, and 1 no contest, with his last fight in July 2022.