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Crime in SA | One of Pienaar accused known to deceased's family

PIENAAR - The community of Pienaar in Mpumalanga has not only been shocked by Saturday's tavern shooting.

As details emerge about the possible reason for the killings, it appears some victims and shooters are connected.

READ: Pienaar tavern temporarily shut down after deadly shootout

The Mthombeni family lost 34-year-old father of two, Bonga, in Saturday's shooting.

Accused one, Bongani Nkosi, is known to them.

While families prepare to bury their loved ones, the second accused made an appearance in the Kabokweni magistrate's court.

READ: Two suspects arrested for Pienaar township shooting 

He faces eight counts of murder, two of attempted murder, one of armed robbery, and two separate firearms-related matters.

His case has been postponed to Tuesday, when he will appear with the first accused. 

  • eNCA's Hloni Mtimkulu filed this report.

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