Picture: The second victim, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe/Facebook

By OBAKENG MAJE

The North West police have refuted allegations that, the second victim in the Meat Brothers shooting has passed away. This comes after allegations that, Aobakwe Ernest Kokwe (33) who was with the deceased, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi (28) passed away in the early hours of Monday at Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital in Vryburg.

Kokwe and his friend, NWU Soccer Institute player, Undivile “Vilo” Mdi, were allegedly shot at by the local businessman and owner of the Meat Brothers Pub, Tshwaro Mangwegape (41) on Saturday night.

It is alleged that, Mdi and Kokwe were part of the patrons who visited the establishment that was packed to the rafters on Saturday. It is alleged that patrons were denied access into the venue by the security guards and bouncers who requested Identity Documents (IDs) before granting access.

However, Kokwe and Mdi allegedly tried to gain entry forcefully.

According to the North West police spokesperson, Captain Aaftje Botma said: “The owner of the establishment allegedly took out a gun and shot at the duo. Mdi was fatally shot, while Kokwe was rushed to the local hospital with terrible gunshot wounds.

“The murder and attempted murder cases were opened against the accused.”

Meanwhile, the police spokesperson in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati cluster, Warrant Officer Tryphosa van Rooyen said, it is not true that the second victim has passed on.

“The second victim is still in hospital and it is not true that he had passed away. On the other hand, the accused briefly appeared at Taung Magistrate’s Court and he was remanded in custody until Thursday for formal bail application,” she said.

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