Nine people killed in Rustenburg mass shooting
North West police say at least nine people have been killed in mass shooting in Boitekong, near Rustenburg.
It is understood that the nine people were hosting company on Saturday night at their home in Popo Molefe informal settlement when a group of assailants stormed in and opened fire on them.
The victims are five men and four women.
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Police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone says the motive behind the shooting is unknown.
"According to information available at this stage, a group of mainly Xhosa speaking individuals were sitting in a yard drinking liquor when an unconfirmed number of Sesotho speaking suspects opened fire on them,"
"As a result, eight people died instantly while the ninth one was certified dead-on arrival at the hospital. Moreover, eight persons were reported to be injured".
"The motive is yet to be determined and no one has been arrested at this stage. Investigations into the matter continue."
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