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Altercation Outside Barberton Magistrate’s Court Leads to Fatality

An altercation outside the Barberton magistrate’s court in Mpumalanga took a tragic turn when a man was shot dead. The incident occurred during the trial of six suspects accused of murdering a former ANC councillor from Mpumalanga, Mandla Mamba. The deceased has not yet been identified.

According to the police, a fight broke out between individuals outside the court, resulting in a shot being fired. The gunshot fatally wounded a man, while three others sustained injuries from the assault that followed.

Law enforcement has opened a murder case, along with three additional counts of attempted murder, in relation to the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the investigation or lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward. Information can be reported via the Crime Stop number at 08600-10111 or through the MySAPS app. All information will be treated as strictly confidential.

This unfortunate incident highlights the need for increased security measures and vigilance in and around court premises. It is essential to ensure the safety of all individuals involved in legal proceedings and to prevent such tragic events from occurring in the future.

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