Hercules police have urged the public to avoid the Theo Martins Gateway near the Mabopane Highway after two people were attacked, one of them killed, police spokesperson Captain Bonginkosi Msimango said.
The gateway, a mountain pass, is used by many Christians as a prayer location.
Msimango said a 57-year-old man was found dead on the mountain on Friday.
According to a witness, who wished to remain anonymous, the man was discovered at around 13:30.
“I was going to get things from the mountain for the church when I saw a body on the ground about 40m from me. I immediately went to the police station. Police arrived and declared the man dead.”
Msimango said the man seemed to have bled to death as he only suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
He said the man’s belongings, including his driver’s license and car keys were found several metres from the body.
“We found the man’s car, a white Fiat, parked on the side of the Mabopane highway. A murder is being investigated,” said Msimango.
Last Thursday night, a 51-year-old VIP protection officer was shot at the gateway after attending a prayer session with two women.
“They were approached by three men who then shot the man. The two women fled. The man is currently in ICU at Akasia Hospital,” Msimango said.
His brother, who asked not to be named, said the victim was shot as he refused to hand over his belongings.
“My brother was trying to hide his belongings from the three men. A fight ensued and that was when they shot him. He is recovering well. He will be released from ICU soon,” he said.
Msimango warned the public of the mountain pass, as he said several murder cases have been reported.
“People should avoid going to that mountain or stopping on the Mabopane Highway. It seems many victims are shot but without any of their belongings being stolen. We have declared that area as very dangerous.”
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