KZN SAPS Probe Ambush on Voters in Muden: Three Dead
- Three people were reportedly shot and killed after leaving a polling station in Muden in KwaZulu-Natal
- The three men, who were travelling with three women, were allegedly ambushed at a homestead which doubled as a shop
- Police reportedly said the motive of the attack was unknown; however, they were searching for the culprits
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Three men, aged between 22 and 25, have been brutally murdered after casting their vote in Muden, KwaZulu-Natal.
Trio murdered in an ambush
The trio was reportedly travelling with three women when they were ambushed and shot while at a homestead, which doubled as a shop, on 29 May 2024.
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According to ENCA, unknown suspects opened fire on the group, killing the three and wounding one of the women.
The SAPS investigating the murder said the motive of the killing was not yet known. Spokesperson Robert Netshiunda told EWN that the police probe has revealed that the vehicle the victims were travelling was allegedly stolen in Johannesburg.
In a separate incident, the SAPS was looking into the murder of a 40-year-old man who was shot inside a vehicle not far from a voting station in Wartburg. The motive for that killing was not yet known.
South Africans in disbelief
Social media users were shocked by the reported shooting.
@AliAli42028314 said:
“KZN is at it again.”
@thapelobhila commented:
“Bacalile ayi [They’ve started.]”
@Jaack_Maa asked:
“By who?”
@MakofaneDimphoo wondered:
“What’s the cause of death?”
@BoyzeeNdaba3 stated:
“Amanga. [Lies]”
Ekurhuleni voters clash with police at Thokoza polling station
Briefly News reported that the SAPS fired rubber bullets at registered voters, eager to make their mark in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni.
Community members reportedly accused the IEC of sabotaging their chances to cast their vote in the 2024 General Election.
Netizens questioned why the IEC had insufficient ballots despite having records of the number of registered voters in that area.
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