Pretoria - Police in Marikana are investigating a case of murder after a 32-year-old man was shot dead on Saturday at Nkaneng Informal Settlement.
According to information received, the victim was with two friends when they came across three unknown males on the street near the tavern.
Police spokesperson Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the unknown men allegedly pulled firearms and blocked the way for the victim and his two friends.
Mokgwabone said the man was certified dead on the scene. Suspects in this case are unknown, and no arrest has been made at this stage.
“Investigation regarding the case continues, and the case is not linked to recently reported cases of murder whereby labour union officials were involved, although the victim is an employee of Lonmin,” said Mokgwabone. - SAnews.gov.za
