Seven people were killed in a shooting outside a tavern in Pienaar, and South Africans are calling for stricter measures against taverns that operate so late.
The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, and no arrests have yet been made following the tragedy
Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now!– Seven people have now been confirmed dead following a shooting outside a tavern in the Pienaar area outside of Mbombela. At least five others were injured in the shooting, which occurred in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, 11 January.Mpumalanga police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli confirmed that the motive for the shooting was unknown at this stage, and no arrests have been made."We can confirm that seven people were fatally shot, and an unconfirmed number of victims have been taken to hospital and are in critical condition,” he said.
"No arrests have been made. We are still looking for the suspects and also the circumstances of how they were shot." He added.A video of the aftermath of the shooting soon surfaced on social media, leaving many South Africans horrified. In the video, several lifeless bodies can be seen around twoThe news had social media users up in arms, with some calling for action against taverns that operate so late, while others said it was why it was safer to stay at home.
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