Limpopo – Police in Limpopo have launched a major manhunt after two Zimbabwean men were shot dead in Ha-Rangani Village, in the Masisi policing area of Vhembe District, on Sunday morning.
The victims, aged 30 and 28, were discovered shortly after 7:30 AM when officers responded to reports of gunfire. A white Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD was found abandoned in the bush next to a gravel road near the scene.
“One of the victims was seated in the driver’s seat with multiple gunshot wounds, while the second was found a short distance away, also fatally wounded,” police said in a statement.
Both men were originally from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. One had been staying in Musina Location, while the other lived in Ha-Rangani Village.
At the crime scene, police recovered live rounds, several spent cartridges, and one of the deceased’s cellphones.
A case of double murder has been opened at Masisi Police Station and transferred to the Provincial Organised Crime Unit. Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe said authorities were committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
“Resources have been mobilised to ensure the suspects are swiftly brought to book,” she said.
Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Ndou on +27 82 807 2666, visit the nearest police station, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App.
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