By REGINALD KANYANE
18 August 2025- The Northern Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a tragic incident at a local shebeen in Ganspan. The police said preliminary reports indicate that on 27 July 2025, at approximately 03:30am, a group of 14 adult men and women were socialising and drinking around a fire.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said it is alleged that during a temporary power outage, an unknown individual allegedly threw an unidentified object into the fire, resulting in a violent explosion. Ehlers said 14 individuals sustained burn injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
“Three of the victims succumbed to their injuries. On 15 August 2025, members from Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit together with Hartswater Crime Intelligence Unit, followed up on information and successfully apprehended a suspect (28) in Ganspan, near Jan Kempdorp in connection with the incident.
“Anyone who may have information regarding the incident is urged to contact Colonel Letlhogonolo Kanakang at 071 686 1360 or Colonel Corrie Coghlan at 071 686 0020,” she said.
Ehlers further said information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. The investigation is ongoing.
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