A solemn funeral in Merebank, south of Durban, was shattered by violence on Saturday afternoon when two brothers were fatally shot during the ceremony.
The shocking attack unfolded on Juggernaut Road, right in front of distraught family members and mourners, turning a moment of grief into a nightmare for the close-knit community.
The victims’ identities have not been released as police continue their investigation into the brutal killings. Witnesses say the gunmen fled immediately in a vehicle, leaving chaos and heartbreak in their wake.
Emergency teams from PT Alarms, alongside Wentworth police and the Community Policing Forum, responded swiftly but were unable to save the two men, who were declared dead at the scene.
Authorities are now piecing together the circumstances and motive behind the shooting, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The tragedy has left the community reeling, spotlighting the ongoing challenges of violence even in places meant for mourning and remembrance.
