Cape Town – A manhunt has been initiated following the murder of a ward councillor in Rustenburg.
The incident occurred in Photsaneng village while the councillor, aged 54, and her cousin were returning home from a local shop, North West police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said.
“According to information available at this stage, the victim and her cousin [were] approaching the gate when one of four unknown men who were following them got closer and allegedly fired two shots.
“The victim‘s cousin ran into the yard and screamed for help. As a result, the victim’s brother came out of the house and spotted the suspects running away and fleeing from the place with a BMW vehicle.”
Despite efforts from paramedics, the councillor succumbed to her injuries.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, prompting ongoing investigations.
No arrests have been made as of yet.
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Source: AFP
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