UPDATE: Man shot at Mbombela’s Steiltes soccer ball confirmed dead

A man was shot and killed at the Steiltes soccer ball in Mbombela when he and a woman he was with were allegedly confronted by two gunmen on Monday January 23 at about 19:30.

The man, who was reportedly about 35, died on the scene.

The Nelspruit Police Station’s spokesperson, Captain Zandile Gqawa, said the police are currently investigating a case of murder.

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It is thought that the couple had parked their white Golf R at the soccer ball. They had allegedly been standing outside enjoying the view when two men approached on foot from a nearby bush and began shooting at them.

The shooters climbed into the car and sped away.

The woman sustained no injuries and ran to a nearby filling station for help once the suspects had driven off.

The police, emergency medical services and various local security companies were present on-site. Some residents had alerted local WhatsApp security groups regarding gunshots they had heard in the vicinity.

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Lowvelder was on the scene and saw the state forensics pathology vehicle arrive at about 22:00.

The family of the deceased and a few friends were also there.

Gqawa added the police are still gathering information and would give more comment once they have all the details.