A 57-year-old man was shot dead when two armed men fired shots at a group of people who were celebrating outside the gate of a voting station at Boikhutso in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in the early hours of November 5.

According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli the incident happened at about 00:15.

“According to information at this stage, the deceased was among a group of people who were celebrating outside the gate of the voting station while waiting for the counting to be concluded and the results announced,” said Mdhluli.

“It is alleged that two unknown male suspects emerged and started firing shots at the group before fleeing the scene. After the shooting, it was noticed that someone had been gunned down. He was immediately taken to hospital by a family member, where he was certified dead on arrival,” added Mdhluli.

Mdhluli said the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body, adding that the police were investigating a case of murder following the incident.

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The motive for the shooting was still unknown at the time of publication and no suspects have been arrested thus far.

The police are appealing to anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation to contact the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information may also be provided anonymously via the MySAPS App.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, has ordered that all resources be mobilised to ensure that those responsible are brought to book.

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Mdhluli said the victim has been identified as Prince Mamba.