A terrifying moment occurred during the filming of Sizok’thola when the show’s host, Xolani Khumalo, and his investigative team came under gunfire during a drug raid.
The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral after being shared by an online user identified as @mbali_ndlela.
Shots fired
In the video, the crew is seen scrambling for cover as gunshots ring out, marking one of the most dangerous encounters yet on the show.
Shots fired by the drug dealer.😳
I wish the show was still in KZN for this episode, so they would have been Mkhwanazi-ed.😞 #Sizokthola pic.twitter.com/B7pTwxzFLh
— Mbaliyezwe (@mbali_ndlela) July 13, 2025
The precise location of the shooting has not been revealed, but the footage shows a chaotic escape as the team flees from what appears to be an alleged drug dealer opening fire.
Social Media Reacts to Viral Footage
The footage sparked widespread concern, with social media users reacting to the harrowing scene. “This is wild. They’re risking their lives to expose the truth,” one user commented. Others called for increased safety measures for the show’s crew.
Rising Risks in Drug Exposés
Since returning to Sizok’thola in April 2025, Xolani Khumalo has been praised for his bold approach in tackling drug crime.
While the show has featured several intense confrontations, this marks the first instance where the situation escalated to gunfire, raising alarm over the growing danger for investigative journalists on the ground.
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