KwaThema – A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed outside Bahama Lifestyle in the early hours of Sunday morning.
It is alleged Matebogo Magooa was in the company of her cousin waiting for their transport home.
They asked one of the patrons to drop them off and when they were about to drive off, a man, who is said to be the boyfriend of one of the cousins, approached the car demanding to speak to his girlfriend.
Matebogo allegedly stepped up to defend her cousin and the man walked back to his car after the driver pleaded with him to calm down.
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He allegedly opened fire at the car shooting Matebogo in the forehead. The driver sustained flesh wounds to his arm and lower body. Matebogo was rushed to the Far East Hospital where she was certified dead.
Kwa-Thema police spokesperson Sergeant Nkululeko Magudulela said the man handed himself over to the police on Sunday afternoon.
“He is facing charges of murder and attempted murder and investigations are still underway.
“The suspect will appear before the Springs Magistrate’s Court soon,” he said.
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