A shooting at a tavern in Pienaar township, Mpumalanga, has left eight people dead, prompting calls for stricter law enforcement. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Six people were killed at the scene of a shooting at a tavern in the Pienaar township, Mpumalanga , with two more dying later in hospital. Five others were taken to hospital, three of whom are still in critical condition. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Acting Provincial Commissioner Maj-Gen Zeph Mkhwanazi strongly condemned the incident and ordered swift arrests.
Community Safety, Security, and Liaison Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Jackie Macie appealed to the public to allow the police space and time to investigate the shooting. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) demanded a thorough investigation and severe sentencing for the suspects. ATM national spokesperson Zama Ntshona said the killings marked an urgent need for enhanced community safety and decisive action against perpetrators. 'Troubling statistics have revealed that over 300 murders were reported in Mpumalanga in the first quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. 'Specifically, there were 332 murders — an average of three each day — between April and June 2024. The alarming trend shows Mpumalanga as being on the cusp of becoming a'big four' murder capital in South Africa. Therefore, the ATM calls on law enforcement to intensify their efforts in combating crime and to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into this shooting incident,' said Ntshona
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