20:45
MOKOPANE – The Mokopane shooting victims have been identified as 54-year-old councillor Valtyn Kekana and 32-year-old Ralph Kanyane.
Bosveld earlier reported from the scene in Pretorius Street where the two were gunned down at 13:45. Both men died on the scene.
In the meantime, the Mookgophong-Modimolle Mayor, Marlene van Staden, sent her condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
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16:45
MOKOPANE – A high level investigating team has been assembled following the shooting of an ANC official in Mokopane this afternoon.
Mokopane police said that a high level investigating team has been assembled to solve the murder of two men at around 13:45 today. Bosveld was on the scene in Pretorius street shortly after the incident happened.
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15:08
MOKOPANE – Emergency services, police as well as forensic services are currently on the scene. Sergeant Irene Masingi could not confirm to Bosveld whether a councillor had been shot, stating that police want to confirm all details first. “Our forensic team is currently investigating the scene,” she said.
MOKOPANE – Motorists are urged to avoid Pretorius Street opposite the taxi rank, following a shooting incident this afternoon.
This information is yet to be confirmed by police.
This is a developing story
