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Mine unrest claims man’s life
"The shooting incident happened when the SAPS were protecting themselves from the violent protesters. The other man was rushed to a nearby hospital. We are currently investigating seven cases of public violence," Ledwaba said.
ATOK – An unidentified man was shot dead while another was seriously wounded during a protest by local residents.
Angry community members took to the streets on May 11 demanding to be hired by the local Bokoni Platinum Mine. The man was shot on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Limpopo SAPS spokesman, Lt Col Malesela Ledwaba, the 28-year-old was killed after a confrontation with
the police.
“The shooting incident happened when the SAPS were protecting themselves from the violent protesters. The other man was rushed to a nearby hospital. We are currently investigating seven cases of public violence,” Ledwaba said. For this article and more grab a copy of Steelburger/Lydenburg News.
