Breaking news.
A 26 year-old security guard on duty at the Golf View Mine north of Ermelo died after being assaulted by an unknown person or persons on Tuesday night.
It is believed the incident took place at about 20:00.
A police spokesperson said the badly beaten guard was found lying in bushes near the mine at around 23:45.
He was transported to a nearby hospital but died from his injuries while being treated in casualty.
The name of the deceased is been withheld until the next of kin have been notified.
The name of the security company was not disclosed.
The motive for the assault and subsequent killing is unclear.
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