Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
Two security guards have been arrested on allegations of shooting and killing an illegal miner before injuring another following a dispute at a mine in Inyathi in Matabeleland North Province.
The two security guards are Mbekhezele Ngwabi (52) and Elisha Matsvai (45), who were arrested in connection with murder and attempted murder cases which occurred on November 30, 2025, at DGL5 Mine in Inyathi.
Mbekhezele Ngwabi allegedly shot Thabo Ngwenya (24) with a 12-bore rifle on the chest and neck, while Elisha Matsvai shot Nkosikhona Moyo (19) in the eye and left arm.
Ngwenya died on the way to hospital while Moyo sustained gunshot injuries.
The victims had confronted the guards demanding the release of their friend, who had been apprehended by the suspects for conducting illegal mining activities at the mine.
