A group of gunmen opened fire at mourners who had been attending a funeral in the Thembelihle informal settlement on Friday night, March 10, left two dead and eight injured. More than 70 spent cartridges were found at the scene.
It is alleged the deceased had been involved in illegal mining in the Free State town of Welkom and the shooting is related to the dealings of the ‘zama zama’ trade.
Saaberie Chishty Ambulances which attended the scene described it as ‘chaotic’. They found several people sprawled on the ground and offered medical assistance until the morning.
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The police are investigating the case of attempted murder and murder, however, no one has been arrested in relate with the incident.
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