Two arrested for Sweetwaters tavern killings
Updated | By Nondumiso Dube
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly tavern shooting in Pietermaritzburg.
Four patrons were gunned down on Saturday night, while another eight were taken to hospital with injuries.
It's understood two gunmen arrived at the establishment in Sweetwaters in a car and stormed the place.
Acting Community Safety MEC Jomo Sibiya visited the area on Monday.
He said the provincial government is monitoring the developments closely with law enforcement.
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”Two people have been taken into custody right now. We are quite confident that this case will be resolved.
Police have managed, within 24 hours, to take people into custody and to deal with this matter. It shows the commitment and the work that has been done by our police.
“They are working around the clock to ensure that more arrests are being made.”
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