How eight patrons were shot dead at a tavern

Mkhwanazi said the group returned in the early hours of Saturday and as they were getting out of the cars, the gunman started shooting randomly again, and that was when the two suspects suddenly emerged and started shooting them.

He added that after the shooting, no gun was found at the scene, including those of the deceased.

Nkosi was arrested in possession of a firearm and 13 rounds of ammunition, while the second accused was arrested in possession of three pistols without any bullets.

Mpumalanga community safety, security and liaisons MEC Jackie Macie said the tavern had been closed for investigation. “We have decided to close the place pending verification of their licences, closing time and the time this incident happened. We are speaking to the Mpumalanga economic regulator which issues licences and also for the police to investigate the shooting,” he said.

Mkhwanazi revealed that during the festive season, police had issued a fine against Lavisa tavern for operating beyond the regulated time in terms of their trading licence. 

Lavisa owner Dudu Dludlu told the media this week that a patron was shot dead at their premises in December.

“We can say that in December one person died after he was shot while playing dice outside the tavern, not inside,” said Dludlu. 

The second suspect in the eight murder case is expected to appear in the KaBokweni magistrate’s court today , where he faces eight charges of murder, while Nkosi’s formal bail application is expected to take place on January 21 in the same court. 

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