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Tavern owner killed at his premises in Mamaolo village, Limpopo

Unknown attackers fled with the owner's bakkie and an undisclosed amount of money.

Tavern owner killed at his premises in Mamaolo village, Limpopo

A 53-year-old tavern owner was found murdered at his premises in Mamaolo village, Limpopo after being struck on the head with a sharp object. The assailants fled the scene with the victim's bakkie and an undisclosed amount of money. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba revealed that the victim's sister discovered him lying in a pool of blood at the business after arriving at the premises to check on her brother.

The double garage doors were wide open inside and the back office, leading to the discovery of the body. Cash and a white Isuzu bakkie were stolen from the establishment. The Lebowakgomo police have launched a comprehensive manhunt after the business robbery and murder.

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