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Update: Woman killed execution style

A woman was shot dead, execution style, by one of her work colleagues in Belfast on Wednesday.

The tragedy happened when a worker underwent a polygraph test at the BP diesel depot in connection with diesel theft.

When the test indicated that he was lying, the man admitted to stealing and promised to explain in detail how he did if, after he is given a chance to go to the bathroom.

The man returned and shot Cindy Swanepoel (36) in front of polygraph operator Corne Botha (30). Mrs Botha fled outside and alerted the police with the help of a community member.

Two other female colleagues hid under their office desks until they were ordered to go outside by the shooter.

He was arrested shortly after the incident and will appear in the Belfast Magistrate Court tomorrow on charges of murder, attempted murder and the possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

Mrs. Swanepoel was the mother of two boys aged 10 and 11 and married to Martin Swanepoel.

Mrs. Botha spoke exclusively to www.mobserver.co.za about the ordeal. Her interview will be published later.

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Jana Boshoff

Jana works as a senior support specialist for Caxton digital. Before that she was a journalist at the Middelburg Observer 15 years where she won numerous awards including Sanlam's Up and Coming Journalist, Caxton Multimedia Journalist of the Year, and several investigative awards. She is passionate about people and the stories untold.
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