Two suspects to appear in court for the Marikana mass killing
Two suspects accused of shooting and killing eight people in Cape Town’s Marikana informal settlement are expected to appear before the Athlone Magistrate’s Court today.
The pair is accused of shooting and killing eight people at a shebeen.
Western Cape police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembisile Patekile said the mass shooting is believed to be linked to extortion syndicates operating in the area
“The motive is extortion … by groups of extortionists in this area. We have been requesting people to use our toll-free number … We could prevent many of these incidents if we report the incidents — who is extorting them, who is demanding money for protection,” he said.
Patekile said according to information obtained, there could be more suspects people involved.
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