Two businessmen from Delmas killed in a dramatic drive by shooting

A third man is critically wounded. His identify is being withheld for his protection.

Two well-known high profile businessmen from Delmas were killed and a third man critically wounded in a drive by shooting on October 17.

The incident happened at around 15:00 on Stoffberg Avenue between Sundra and Persida.

Simon Mathe, Bongani Msiza and a third man were seen in a Jaguar SUV, driving at high speed in the direction Springs with a silver vehicle short on their tail.

Msiza was driving and Mathe was in the back seat of the vehicle.

Msiza apparently tried to flee from the pursuers by driving into a nearby field, but the vehicle got stuck.

He was gunned down behind the steering wheel while Mathe was shot dead in the back seat.

The third man, who was the passenger in the front seat, tried to run away, but the gunmen followed him and shot him in the leg.

He was taken to hospital and is, according to information, in a serious, but stable condition.

Sergeant Themba Tshabalala, media spokesperson for the Springs Police, confirmed the incident.

Tshabalala told Streeknuus that a cases was opened at Springs SAPS and that the investigation is ongoing.

The identity of the wounded victim is known to Streeknuus, but it is being withheld because the police fear for his safety.

The police and emergency services are on the scene. Simon Mathe and Bongani Msiza were shot dead in the Jaguar SUV.
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