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Former footballer Marc Batchelor shot dead in Joburg

Police have confirmed that they are investigating a case of murder after the shooting of former footballer Marc Batchelor.

They say Batchelor was shot by two men riding motorbikes as he was driving into his home in Olivedale, Johannesburg.

Marc Batchelor

He was shot through the window of his car several times and died at the scene.

The motive for the attack is unknown at this stage.

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Source: eNCA