Six people shot dead in Pienaar
There was sporadic gunfire in Pienaar at about 04:00 this morning.
Six people were shot and killed in the crime-ridden Pienaar Trust in the early hours of this morning, Saturday, January 11.
The victims include a woman and no motive has been identified as yet.
Information is still sketchy, but the police and other role players are on the scene.
“We can confirm that six people were shot dead in Pienaar, next to Dludlu Tavern, around 04:00 this morning. An unconfirmed number of people were wounded and rushed to hospitals,” said a provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane.
She said the police were still combing the area for clues and collecting evidence.
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We shall release a statement in due course. We are still engaging witnesses and allowing the investigation process to obtain preliminary evidence,” said Ndubane.
These murders come a few days after a local businessman was shot dead at his nearby Entokozweni home on Saturday, January 4, at about 22:00.
Elvis Presley Makhubeĺa allegedly received a call from a group of men who requested him to meet them outside his house.
Seven spent cartridges were found at the scene later.
Mpumalanga has recorded ten murders since the beginning of the year.
The MEC for safety, security and liaison, Jackie Macie, has condemned the ongoing killings in the province.
“We are confident that those who are responsible will face the full consequences of their actions. We call on members of the public who may have information to contact the police and not take the matters into their own hands,” said Macie.
