Johannesburg – A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly attempting to murder his brother in Mcothama village, Centane, Eastern Cape police said.

The man, 36, allegedly fired shots at his younger brother, 34, on Friday evening around 20:40, said Captain Jackson Manatha.

The shots were fired during a traditional mguyo ceremony.

It was not yet clear what motivated the man to fire shots at his younger brother.

The man was expected to appear in the Centane Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

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