South Africa News

4 shot dead in Soshanguve on New Year’s Day

Four people have been shot dead in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria on the first day of the New Year. Among them was a 14-year-old teenage girl.

According to police, they were murdered by unknown gunmen during the early hours of Monday morning.

SAPS Spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said their bodies were found on the street moments after the shooting.

4 shot dead in Soshanguve on New Year's Day

“The circumstances that led to the shooting are unknown at this stage and no suspects have been arrested as yet.”

Police request that anyone who may have information to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or anonymously report tip-offs on the MySaps App.

-EWN

In other news – Continue resting in peace: Mzansi celebs who died in 2023

It’s a new year, and we do not forget the loved ones we lost in the previous year! From musicians and actors to sports stars, chefs, media personalities, and activists, the South African entertainment industry bid farewell to several big names in 2023.

Mzansi Celebs who died in 2023

Here’s a look at some of the celebrities who died in 2023: Rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his lifelong friend and celebrity author Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban on February 10. Their murder is under investigation. Read More

Back to top button