Young Pharmacist Shot Dead During Attack on Pharmacy in South Africa

A young pharmacist, Nomzila Madinane, has been shot dead during a tragic attack at her pharmacy in KwaZulu-Natal.

According to reports, the incident occurred on May 19, 2026, and also claimed the lives of a cashier and a security guard who reportedly tried to intervene during the attack.

Police said armed men stormed the pharmacy and opened fire, killing Madinane and the cashier at the scene. The security guard was rushed to hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds but later died from his injuries.

Speaking on the incident, KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said:

“Inchanga police opened three cases of murder following an incident in which two females and a security guard were shot by unknown people.

“The victims were fatally shot while the security guard sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.”

He added:

“Reports indicate that three armed men stormed the pharmacy and opened fire, killing Madinane and her cashier at the scene.”

Before her death, Madinane had reportedly opened the pharmacy to help improve access to medication in her community, where many residents were said to travel long distances to access healthcare services.

See her photos below……..