By OBAKENG MAJE
Eight people were allegedly shot dead in a tavern in Kanana Township, Orkney in the early hours of early Saturday. The suspects reportedly arrived at the tavern looking for Basotho, then randomly fired shots and instantly killed seven people.
North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the eight people died in hospital. He said the suspects killed six women and two men, while several others were injured.
“The suspects then took the CCTV system, cash from the till and snooker table. The suspects further robbed patrons of their cell phones and fled from the scene. The police are still combing through the scene.
“The motive is yet to be determined and no arrest has been effected,” said Mokgwabone.
The North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi condemned the mass killing of eight people. Mokgosi said the preliminary investigation indicates that five men entered the tavern, refused to be searched at the entrance and a scuffle ensued.
“On entering the tavern, lights were switched off and random shots were fired as some of the patrons scampered out. Twelve other people were seriously injured and are receiving treatment in hospital.
“Of the deceased, four are South Africans and two are from Mozambique and Lesotho respectively. We urge the police to follow all possible leads in the arrest of the perpetrators of this heinous crime,” he said.
Mokgosi further said they are saddened and extremely shocked by this incident, which left eight people dead. He added that they want to urge the police to do everything in their power to investigate this matter to its logical conclusion and bring to book all responsible for these dastardly acts.
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