Crime

Murder investigation after major shooting at Scottburgh offramp

Official police reports on the shootings are awaited.

January 20, 2023
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute

Police are investigating several murders after a serious shooting incident at the Scottburgh offramp yesterday afternoon (January 19) at around 17:00.

The shooting is believed to be taxi related and has resulted in four deaths already.

The vehicle which was shot at was riddled with bullet holes and numerous rounds were found at the crime scene.

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During the early hours of this morning (January 20), a second shooting occurred in KwaCele resulting in one death. It is also alleged that this was taxi related.

An official police report is awaited for both matters.

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January 20, 2023
Vanisha Moodley Less than a minute

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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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