The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Khehla Sitole, condemns the mass shooting that took place on the R74 between Colenso and Weenen on Saturday night. The taxi ambush resulted in 11 dead and four injured.
General Sitole activated a 72-hour action plan consisting of members from specialised units within the SAPS, including Crime Intelligence, Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS), detectives, Special Task Force, etc, to trace and apprehend those responsible for the killings.
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Update: Video and photos of R74 shooting that took place between Colenso and Weenen
Update: Watch: MEC Kaunda visits the scene after R74 shooting that left 11 people dead
Update: Victims of R74 ambush shooting identified
In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Sitole, urged anyone who might have information that could assist police in arresting the perpetrators to contact their nearest police station or phone the SAPS Crime Hot-Line on 0860010111
Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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