Central SA
#BreakingNews: Dark cloud over nightclub life─── TSHEHLA KOTELI 11:32 Sun, 26 Jun 2022
While South Africans are still in shock following the death of at least 17 people in a nightclub in East London, a shooting incident at a well-known pub in Kagisanong, Bloemfontein, claimed one life and left another person injured.
Free State police spokesperson, Sinah Mpakane, explains that according to information at their disposal, a man appeared out of nowhere at the pub and started shooting randomly.
The first victim - Thabo Mashimbe - was shot in the stomach but survived.
The second victim - Mashitembe Ngovela - was shot three times and died upon arrival at the hospital.
The motive and identity of the suspect remain unknown.
The police found six cartridges on the scene, and are requesting anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact Malefane Kibinye of Kagisanong Detectives on 082 526 2722.
A case of murder and attempted murder is being investigated.
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In East London, police are hopeful they will be able to determine the cause of death of at least 17 people who were found dead at a nightclub.
According to police spokesperson in the province, Tembinkosi Kinana, forensic experts are currently at the scene to determine what could have led to the mass death.
