Slain Mzila family members to be laid to rest
Four members of the Mzila family, who were shot and killed at their home in G-section in Umlazi last weekend, will be laid to rest in Empangeni on the north coast today.
Three suspects shot at least eight people before robbing them of their cellphones and money, at a shebeen in the township, south of Durban.
the Mzila family home, and shot and killed a woman, her two sons, and her daughter.ALSO READ: Another Umlazi murder leaves police questioning Mzila link
MEC for Social Development, Weziwe Thusi will be among those paying their respects today. Her spokesperson, Ncumisa Mdelu says the department will be offering more support.
"We're talking about four people who were gunned down in front of their family - leaving behind so much trauma. That's why the MEC will be accompanied by a trauma response team just to assist the family and neighbours. In Empangeni, the people have not received the kind of support that the people of Durban have received," she said.
One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting. Another suspect was shot dead by police.