WARD COUNCILLOR AND ANOTHER MAN FATALLY SHOT, THIRD VICTIM INJURED AND POLICE INVESTIGATES
Nelspruit: 25 September 2023 – Ward Councillor’s life and that of another were cut short when an armed suspect opened fire, injuring the third person at a place called Tsema-Marhumbu in Calcutta on Saturday night, 23 September 2023 around 20h50.
According to information, Mr Lot Nkuna (55), the Ward Councillor was fatally shot whilst inside a VW Polo together with Mr David Matsane (52) whose lifeless body was found laying on the ground.
The third victim sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to a medical facility where he is receiving medical treatment.
Preliminary investigation by the Police revealed that a male suspect who was wearing a hoody allegedly went past the victims then suddenly returned and started shooting. Seven 9 mm spent cartridges as well as one live round were found on the scene.
The body of the Councillor was found inside the car which suggests that he could have been shot whilst seating on the driver’s seat. It is also suspected that Mr Matsane could have been shot whilst being outside the car.
Police as well as the paramedics were summoned to the scene and upon arrival, the two were unfortunately certified dead. Details on where the third victim that was shot and injured will unfold as the investigation continues.
The motive of the shooting is still unknown at this stage.
No one has been arrested so far and Police urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the suspect(s) to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has strongly condemned the brutal murder and attempted murder on the other victim. The General has already established a team of experts in the field of investigation to probe this outrageous incident. “We are confident that the assailants will be hunted down and swiftly brought to book. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured victim, ” said the General.
