Zimbabwe Star Divine Lunga Survives Gun Attack in Johannesburg

Sun Sep 06 2026 02:50:22 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Zimbabwe international Lunga escaped a gun attack on a drive to church in Hillbrow, highlighting South Africa’s rising crime issue.

Zimbabwe striker Divine Lunga was shot at in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow while driving to a Sunday service with his brother. Police say the attacker mistook him for an undercover cop and unsuccessfully attempted murder. Lunga, who plays for Zimbabwe’s national team and Mamelodi Sundowns, walked away unhurt. The incident underscores the high crime rates that continue to affect South Africa’s cities.

Zimbabwe Star Divine Lunga Survives Gun Attack in Johannesburg

Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga survived a shooting in the inner‑city suburb of Hillbrow on Sunday. The attacker, who is still unknown, fired at the car on which Lunga was travelling with his younger brother, reportedly mistaking the forward defender for an undercover police officer.

Lunga is the captain of the Zimbabwe national side and a key player for South African Premier League club Mamelodi Sundowns. Police are investigating the incident as an attempted murder, but no arrests have yet been made.

The attacker’s motive remains unclear. Lunga’s team, the Warriors, posted a picture of him in a prayer pose alongside the caption “In God we trust” to show solidarity after the attack.

The shooting serves as a stark reminder of the high crime rates that plague many South African cities, a situation that continues to endanger public safety.