Cape Town – Ndebele chief Duvazi Joe Mushwana and another individual were fatally shot in Haakdoring Laagte, Walmansdal, outside Pretoria on New Year’s Eve.
The chief was celebrating with his community when three armed suspects, wearing balaclavas and gloves, opened fire.
Mushwana reportedly returned fire but sustained gunshot wounds.
Both he and the suspect he shot were declared dead at the scene, while two bystanders were injured and taken to the hospital, police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said.
“The other suspects fled the scene and the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage,” she said.
Police have opened a murder investigation.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
