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October 16, 2024Tragic Masoyi Incident Leaves One Boy Dead, Another Injured
October 16, 2024Seven men from Mpumalanga have been arrested following the death of a 38-year-old man and the severe injury of a 29-year-old, after both were assaulted by community members in Vosman.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Captain Magonseni Nkosi, stated that the two victims were attacked by several individuals on 11 and 12 October.
“According to information, the duo was brutally attacked by some suspects after they were accused of breaking into a local tavern,” Nkosi said.
It is alleged that, following the burglary, a tavern employee and other individuals launched a manhunt for the suspects.
“The manhunt resulted in the apprehension of the 29-year-old victim on Friday. He was allegedly taken to the tavern, where he was assaulted with various objects, and boiling water was poured over his body,” Nkosi reported.
The 29-year-old survived the ordeal after one of the assailants called for the torture to cease.
The following day, the second victim, aged 38, was also apprehended and taken to the tavern, where he was subjected to the same torture. He was released after his child intervened and was later taken to hospital by a family member.
The 38-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.
Police were summoned to the hospital and launched a murder investigation, leading to the arrest of seven suspects, aged between 28 and 43. The suspects are expected to appear in the eMalahleni Magistrates’ Court on 16 October, facing charges of murder, assault, and kidnapping.
“Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests as investigations continue,” Nkosi added.
Acting provincial police commissioner in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, condemned the incident and issued a warning against vigilantism.
“This incident highlights our concerns about vigilantism and the importance of allowing law enforcement to handle criminal matters,” Mkhwanazi said.