Five suspects were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Premji’s Jewellers (also referred to as Premjis Jewellers) at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday afternoon, 12 April 2026.
What happened during the robbery
Armed suspects (reports mention five masked men, some with assault rifles and hammers) stormed the store, held staff at gunpoint, smashed display cases, and stole jewellery. As they fled, they opened fire on responding security officers, wounding at least one (some accounts mention two security officials injured). Shoppers panicked and took cover amid the gunfire. The incident was captured on camera and caused significant disruption at the busy mall.
Quick police response and arrests
KwaZulu-Natal police (involving the SAPS Economic Infrastructure Task Team, Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, and Provincial Tracing Task Team) acted fast. Within about 12 hours, on Monday morning (13 April), they arrested five suspects aged between 20 and 44 in Umlazi. Three were found at a hideout there, while two others were intercepted on the N2 highway. The arrests happened while the suspects were allegedly trying to sell the stolen goods.
Recovered items
Police recovered jewellery estimated at around R3 million (some reports mention nearly R2 million in stolen goods). They also seized clothing, bank cards, and mobile routers believed linked to the robbery.
Charges and court appearance
The suspects face charges of business robbery and attempted murder. They are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. Investigations are ongoing.
This is a developing local story in the Durban/Umhlanga area, with good news on the swift arrests and recovery of most of the high-value loot. If you’re in the area or have more context (like video footage circulating), let me know what else you’d like details on!
