The incident:

• On 22 August 2025, three men were killed in Mkhuhlu, near Matikwane Hospital along OR Tambo Road.
• Gunmen opened fire on a grey Mercedes-Benz, killing two men instantly. A third victim died later in hospital.

Police response:

• The suspects fled the scene and remain at large.
• A specialised investigation team, including the Serious and Violent Crime Unit, has been deployed.
• Police have not yet announced any arrests.

Community reaction:

• Residents are increasingly fearful of violent crime in Bushbuckridge.
• Community leaders say the rise in shootings is fuelling insecurity and undermining safety.

Background:

• This is not an isolated case. In June 2025, four people were shot in separate incidents across Bushbuckridge, with three fatalities reported. Victims included two killed outside taverns in Oakley and Marite Trust, and another in an ambush along the R536 near Cork Trust.