A NIGHT of groove at a tavern in Pharare Village in Maake outside Tzaneen, Limpopo on Sunday, 4 June ended with a hail of bullets.
This after two unknown men armed with a rifle and pistol stormed the tavern at about 2am and started shooting at the patrons who were sitting outside.
The shooters then fled on foot.
Police spokesman, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, said six people were shot.
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"One was declared dead at the scene, while five were rushed to a nearby hospital. The team of investigators is working with provincial murder and robbery and Crime Intelligence to establish the motive and arrest the perpetrators," said Ledwaba.
He said the motive for the shooting is not yet known and the police have opened a case of murder and five counts of attempted murder.
Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe, said: "The team is working around the clock to track down and bring to book those responsible for these shootings. In the meantime, we appeal for information which could help the investigation."
Anyone with information can contact Captain Thabo Pokane on 082 319 9742, Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501 Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
