Two accused in Pienaar tavern shooting expected to plead to charges
The trial of two men accused of killing nine tavern patrons in Pienaar resumes.
Two men, Bongani Nkosi and Mduduzi Lubisi, are set to plead guilty to charges related to the shooting at a tavern in Pienaar, South Africa, according to prosecutors. The incident, which took place in January 2025, resulted in the death of nine patrons at the Levisa tavern, also known as kaDludlu, with six victims dying at the scene and three others succumbing to their injuries in hospital.
Nkosi and Lubisi were arrested and denied bail after their bail application was rejected. The shooting is believed to be gang-related, and the pair faces additional charges including attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and defeating the ends of justice. The murder trial of the two suspects is expected to resume at the Mpumalanga High Court this morning.
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