Malawian professor killed in South Africa


professor Gregory Kamwendo

Unknown thugs have shot dead a Malawian professor at his home at Empangeni in South Africa.

The professor Gregory Kamwendo aged 53 is reported to have been shot by two gun men as he drove into his compound.

Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said Kamwendo who was a dean of faculty of arts at the University of Zululand died on the spot.

professor Gregory Kamwendo
Professor Gregory Kamwendo murdered

“He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage,” said Mbhele.

Mbhele added that they have launched a manhunt for the suspects who have killed the professor.

Kamwendo was previously a lecturer at University of Malawi, University of Botswana and University of KwaZulu Natal.

40 thoughts on “Malawian professor killed in South Africa

  1. Every month, it’s recoded that ,1-5 malawian are getting killed in South Africa, as am talking now, 2 malawian were shoot to dead, on thier way to work last week Friday at cape Town ( retreat).

  2. May HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!! Like someone sayd we don’t blame the gun shooters.we only blame this government is full of suit. and we aren’t sure that the government can investigate this foreigners case.if it was SA citizens. They can investigate….!!

  3. May HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE!! Like someone sayd we don’t blame the gun shooters.we only this government is full of suit. and we aren’t sure that the government can investigate this foreigners case.if it was SA citizens. They can investigate….!!

  4. The case will not be investigated as the deciesed wasforeign nation.. MHSRIP….

  5. What a shame 4 S.A, killing a hand that feeds you, it’s all jealous, felt outsmarted by the professor, feeling the need to eradicate tough competition through murder. What goes around comes around and one day is one day. RIP

  6. May his soul Rest In Peace, will Always cherish your memories.

  7. SA is so broken and I’m ashamed to call my self South African may his dear soul rest in eternal peace❤️

  8. Sorry, South African Police Service do not pursue murderers of afro foreigners. (fact) or wait and prove me on this one.

  9. Its so sad,may his soul rest in eternal people,may the Lord comfort his family and friends to overcome this sadness

  10. SA citizens doesn’t know what’s good for them. I don’t blame them anyway, I blame the government for making their life easier from the first place no wonder they even burn things(trains, shops etc) in the name of free houses and so forth. SOUTH AFRICA My fellow blacks open your eyes and see bcos you are just blinded. Killing someone won’t make you being successful. My condolences to the kamwendo and the entire family

  11. Sad to hear my brother. Long time we spoke and now you are gone. May the gracious Lord remember the good work you did and have mercy on you . If there is opportunity still where you are, forgive them, the sick minds that ruin society.

    Does anyone have details of the funeral. Please send to my email: [email protected].

  12. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. My hearfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

    @Malizani. It’s Psalms 51 v 10

  13. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. My hearfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

    @Malizani. It’s Psalms 51 v 10

  14. May God punish those stupid dogs who are doing such evil things ,R.i.P,

  15. That is SA they can kill you with R1, no humanity
    and the fear of God is far away from them,no consciousness. May God create the new hearts for them. Ps.54 v 10.

  16. Mmmm what a tragic death to our prophesor may his saul rest internal peace ..but what a misfortune to the murders may God take their lives so quick and burn them into aches

  17. That’s sheem Their have destroyed the London bridge. How will there cross to Manchester university.

  18. So sad my condolences goes to Kamwendo’s family may his soul rest in peace

  19. It is pathetic seeing africans killing each other instead of loving. God bring sense of humour into this murders & let them face hell while a live .RIP

  20. It is pathetic seeing africans killing each other instead of loving. God bring sense of humour into this murders & let them face hell while a live .RIP

  21. Its really sad why jealous? Sa the behavior is to kill ur own black African.what goes around comes around. My condolences to the friends and family for the professor and Malawian government R. I. P pro.

  22. Condolences to the bereaved family.

    Mzimu wa uuse mumtendere.

  23. Thus how South Africans pple are know of killing pple they don’t have Ubuntu, they are like animals so others they think they are animals too,why do u do that? Other people are busy with Education but you busy with guns ,shame on you !!one day shall come u wanna pay o of what you have caused ,PUPPETS MASTERS “WE blame ur parents,all who got guns shall die with guns too.

  24. Eeshi So sad, but why SA is full of thugs but full of well trained and equipped cops ? Shame!

  25. So sad it really breaks my heart Malawi has lost a productive citizen my heart goes out to his family

  26. Sad developments indeed, our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace Prof.

  27. Khoma able life is indeed short. May his soul rest in peace and those perpetrators should be face the fully might of law

  28. South Africa.Why Why killing our Professor.He was there to help your nation get educated and you took his life.Should we fight back? RIP Professor.
    Boma lathu lichitepo kanthu.

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