A series of shootings in Alexandra township over the past two days has claimed the lives of at least five people, including Alex FM music manager Joshua Mbatha who together with his colleagues were robbed of their shoes and cellphones before he was shot in the chest on Thursday night.
Gauteng premier David Makhura said on Friday that at least seven other people were injured in these shootings.
“My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the deceased during this very difficult time. We call on all law enforcement agencies to be hands-on-deck in finding the perpetrators of these senseless killings. Alex FM chairperson Isaac Mangena said Mbatha succumbed to his injuries at Masakhane Clinic around 9pm.
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