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Pienaar Mass Shooting Suspects Apply for Bail

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Two suspects connected to the Pienaar mass shooting are expected to apply for bail at the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court on 21 January 2025.

The first suspect was arrested on Sunday, 12 January 2025, after being found with a shortgun and the second suspect on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 with two guns in his possession. The police later found a third gun in his residence in Pienaar.

Both these suspects, Patrick Nkosi (39) and Mdiduzi Khehla Lubisi (43) face charges of eight counts of murder and two attempts of murder.

Lubisi also faces charges of possessing three unlicensed firearms and robbery with aggravating circumstances.

Communication service MEC, Jackie Macie, said Pienaar was identified as a hotspot and that they will pay special attention to the area.

The police have not yet determined the motive for the shooting, and investigations are ongoing.







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