Army reservist used special bullet to kill his wife

THE bullet that was allegedly used in the gun that a former South African National Defence Force (SANDF) reservist fired to kill his wife, Tania Zungu, was said to be a specific type that was designed to expand and take the form of a mushroom upon impact.

- NOMONDE ZONDI

This was revealed yesterday at the Pinetown Regional Court during the murder trial of Tania, who was allegedly shot dead by her husband, Lwanda Zungu, on January 3, 2023. The State alleged that Tania was shot while her mother and her two children were in the house.

Captain Solomon Kgotlaetsile Modisane, who is a senior forensic analyst in the South African Police Service, testified during yesterday's proceedings.