South Africa – Monday, December 18, 2023
North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has condemned the fatal shooting of nine people on Saturday at Popo Molefe informal settlement, near Rustenburg, in the North West .
According to police, a group of individuals were sitting at the house of one of the injured people when a group of assailants opened fire on them .
Eight people died instantly, while the ninth victim was certified dead upon arrival at the hospital .
Meanwhile, the attack left eight people injured .
“We are extremely shocked and outraged at the mass killing of nine people at Popo Molefe informal settlement .
We condemn the shooting of these people and send our condolences to the families, relatives and friends of victims of this hideous crime .
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish those injured a speedy recovery,” said Maape .
Maape has since applauded the police for moving with speed in assembling a team of experienced and skilled officers to investigate the matter .
“I have all the confidence that the SAPS, under the stewardship of General Sello Kwena, will do everything in their power to follow all leads in investigating this matter .
The perpetrators of these repugnant acts must be brought to book,” the Premier said .
Kwena has assured that justice will be served .
“The Provincial Commissioner strongly condemned this horrific and pointless incident and indicated that the police will work around the clock to ensure that justice is served .
He also urged the community to remain calm and allow the police to do the investigations,” said provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone .
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