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Provincial Commissioner orders investigation into the Rustenburg murder and attempted murders
2021/08/20

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West

POTCHEFSTROOM - The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena has ordered a full investigation into an incident in which a man was fatally wounded while three others escaped with serious injuries, when an unknown gunman fired shots on Thursday afternoon, 19 August 2021 in Rustenburg.

According to information available at this stage, reports suggest that people were standing outside at the offices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) when an unknown man fired several shots leading to the death of a 40-year-old man. Three other men were seriously injured during the apparent attack. All the injured men were admitted to hospital for medical treatment.

The motive of the incident is yet to be determined and no one has been arrested.

Police request anyone who may have information that can assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Captain Dipotso Montsho on 076 834 3531 or call South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop number: 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via My SAPS App.

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