Warriors Defender Divine Lunga Escapes Unharmed After Shots Fired At His BMW In South Africa

Zimbabwe Warriors and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga was involved in a shooting incident in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa, which is now being investigated by police.

Kaya 959 reported that Lunga was travelling with friends in a blue BMW along Tudhope Street on Monday, 6 July 2026, when an unknown man stopped them.

The man mistook Lunga and his friends for undercover traffic officers and told them that the occupants of a vehicle ahead had allegedly robbed him of R34,000.

Lunga and his friends then reportedly pursued the suspected vehicle. During the chase, shots were fired at Lunga’s BMW. No one was injured, and Lunga escaped unharmed.

Hillbrow police have opened an attempted murder case, and investigations are ongoing.

“Acting with the intention of assisting the African male, Lunga and his friends decided to follow the suspected vehicle,” read a police statement.

“During the pursuit, one of the occupants of the suspected vehicle allegedly fired shots towards Lunga’s vehicle.

“One of the bullets struck the BMW, leaving a bullet hole. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained.”

Hillbrow police have opened a case of attempted murder and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No arrests have been made so far, and investigations are ongoing.

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