Man shot and killed during election celebrations in Bushbuckridge

A 57-year-old man was shot and killed in the early hours of Thursday, November 5, following a shooting incident at Boikhutso in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred at approximately 00:15 while the deceased was among a group of people celebrating outside the gate of a voting station as they waited for the counting process to be concluded and the election results announced.

It is alleged that two unidentified men suddenly appeared and opened fire on the group before fleeing the scene.

Following the shooting, members of the group discovered that one of the people had been hit. A family member rushed him to hospital, where he was unfortunately certified dead on arrival.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.

Police have since opened a murder investigation. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and no arrests have been made.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist with the investigation to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted anonymously through the MySAPS App.

The Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, has ordered the mobilisation of all necessary resources to ensure that those responsible are arrested and brought to justice.