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Gaming Zolani Tete Murder: 4 Suspects Have Been Arrested And Are In Custody By Brian Mazique ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. Follow Author Aug 24, 2026, 08:52pm EDT Summary Former two-division world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete, 38, was murdered outside his Mdantsane home on Friday, August 21. He was ambushed in his car by two balaclava-clad men; a 27-year-old woman was also shot and hospitalized. Police have arrested four men, aged 22 to 28, in connection with the killing. One 30-year-old initially held is now a witness. The 22-year-old suspect, Uzu Kuwana, faces murder and attempted murder charges and appeared in Mdantsane Magistrate's Court. Two others face firearm charges. No motive has been established, but police expect more arrests. Tete, known for an 11-second knockout, had recently ended a doping suspension and was planning a comeback. All four suspects are due in court on Tuesday, August 25.
Zolani "Last Born" Tete was murdered outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape on Friday, August 21. Now authorities have arrested four men for the murder and have them in custody.
The arrests took place over the weekend. The first arrest happened as police intercepted one of the suspects at King Phalo Airport where he was allegedly set to board a plane. That suspect is 22 years old. The second, third and fourth arrests happened on Sunday. There was one in Mdantsane and two in Scenery Park. The ages of the suspects are 27, 27, and 28.
There was a 30-year-old taken in on Saturday, but authorities now reportedly see him as a witness rather than a part of the group who allegedly murdered Tete.
The 22-year-old who was identified as Uzu Kuwana has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder. The state opposed bail, and postponed things until Tuesday, August 25. Two of the three arrested on Sunday face charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Those details aren't yet confirmed, but the main case is set to begin on August 25.
Police have not given a motive. Provincial spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said more arrests are expected as investigators follow up leads.
Tete was 38 and was waiting in his car for his gate to open when two men in balaclavas opened fire. He had just come off a four-year doping suspension that expired in July, and he was preparing a comeback.
He is best known for an 11-second knockout of Siboniso Gonya in 2017, the fastest in world title history.
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