Zolani Tete shot and killed at his home in South Africa
Al Jazeera English • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Zolani Tete, a former world champion boxer, was shot and killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa on August 22, 2026, according to government officials. Tete held the WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles during his boxing career. South Africa's sports, arts, and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, commented on the tragic incident. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding his death are pending investigation.
- •Zolani Tete was shot and killed at home in Eastern Cape.
- •He held the WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles.
- •Gayton McKenzie, the sports minister, confirmed the news.
- •The investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing.
- 9:56 AMAl Jazeera English — Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete shot and killed in South Africa - Al Jazeera
"Zolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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