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South Africa’s former world boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home

Former world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete was shot dead outside his home in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province on Friday, police and the country’s sports minister said. The 38-year-old was arriving at his residence in Mdantsane township when two armed men wearing balaclavas got out of a vehicle and opened fire. “I will […]

Zolani "Last Born" Tete, a 38-year-old former world boxing champion from South Africa, was shot dead outside his home in the Eastern Cape province. According to the Daily Times, Tete was arriving at his residence in Mdantsane township when two armed men wearing balaclavas got out of a vehicle and opened fire.

The incident was confirmed by police and South Africa's sports minister.

The reports did not provide further details on the investigation or the motive behind the shooting.

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