L.T. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Praised As Olorato Mongale Murder Case’s Main Suspect Gets Killed In A Shootout

L.T. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Praised As Olorato Mongale Murder Case’s Main Suspect Gets Killed In A Shootout. The public is rejoicing as one of three fugitives linked to the murder of Olorato Mongale was fatally shot by police in Durban in the early hours on Friday.

Philangenkosi Makhanya was located by police at a residential complex in Amanzimtoti, this morning. It is alleged that when police announced their arrival, he shot at police, they then returned fire and he was fatally wounded. He was found with 20 cellphones & 28 ID Cards. This is in connection of the case Olorato Mongale who went missing on Sunday, 25 May 2025. Her lifeless body was later found dumped in Lombardy, north of Johannesburg. The 30-year-old was a Master’s student from the University of Witwatersrand.

Other suspects, who are currently on the run are Fezile Ngubane and Makhanya’s friend Bongani Mthimkhulu. The trio are believed to be a part of a syndicate targeting young women, using a specific modus operandi. Several women have come forward, tying the trio to a syndicate involved in abducting women.

The shooting of Makhanya has General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, being hailed a hero. Many are happy with how the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner is handling hardened criminals in the Province.

General Mkhwanazi is a national treasure, he single handedly changed the reputation of KZN police. As South Africans we approve this justice for Olorato. pic.twitter.com/T4ChPuGUC4

— 𝔇𝔧 𝔅𝔞𝔫𝔷𝔬𝔴 (@bxnzow) May 30, 2025

God blessed this man. May the Lord keep and protect him and his family always. Sir Mkhwanazi deserves all the praise and support that we can give him. Thank you KZN police and Mr Mkhwanazi #oleratomongale pic.twitter.com/Kdmk1QxbqI

— Mlondolozi (@Angeligue4luv) May 30, 2025

“Kzn police” one thing about Mkhwanazi if you start it, he will finsh it🫢🤞 pic.twitter.com/sZvEqjh3zo

— Lee (@LydiaRamotsepa1) May 30, 2025