Picture: The NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi, who was shot dead at The Meat Brothers/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
The heartfelt condolences messages continue to pour in after the death of NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28), who was shot dead at The Meat Brothers Pub in Taung on Saturday night.
Mdi was amongst patrons who visited the establishment that was fully packed. It is alleged that, the security guards refused entry to patrons who did not have Identification Documents (IDs) and that led to a stampede. Mdi and his friend allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully and the owner of the establishment, allegedly pulled out a gun and shot at them. Mdi was fatally shot and his friend was rushed to the hospital with terrible gunshot wounds.
The ANCYL spokesperson in North West, Molebang Mohlomi said in a statement that they condemn violence meted against patrons at The Meat Brothers.
“It is alleged that security guards and bouncers unleashed live ammunition towards unarmed civilians, who were trying to gain access to the establishment. This barbaric behaviour bothers public safety.
“This shows how business owners lack respect for their clients. A clinical approach to review licences of public places must be applied to ensure those who are bestowed with the responsibility to protect patrons are PSIRA compliant,” he said.
Mohlomi further said they send their heartfelt condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones. He added that, equally so, they call upon law enforcement agencies to speedily arrest perpetrators and resolve this brutish crime.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson, Captain Aafje Botma said: “Two persons who were shot, allegedly tried to gain entry to the tavern. A man aged 28 was shot dead, while another one aged 33 was hospitalised. The suspect (41) was arrested and is expected to appear before Taung Magistrate’s Court on 18 December 2023 facing murder and attempted murder case.”
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