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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt for the shooters who murdered two men in Mthatha on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Unknown gunmen opened fire on a bakkie.<\/p>\n

Police were called out on Saturday just before 22:00 after a shooting was reported in Hughes Street. They found that an Amarok bakkie had crashed into the wall of a shop near Nelson Mandela Drive.<\/p>\n

Eastern Cape Amathole councillor’s home riddled with bullets<\/p>\n

“Upon closer inspection of the vehicle, police noticed that it was riddled with bullet holes. Two males, aged between 45 and 48, were found in the passenger and driver’s seats with several gunshot wounds,” said police spokesperson Sergeant Kaya Matola-Mvanyashe.<\/p>\n

No arrests were made, said Matola-Mvanyashe.<\/p>\n

“Police investigations continue. Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information through the My SAPS app,” said Matola-Mvanyashe.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt for the shooters who murdered two men in Mthatha on Saturday. Unknown gunmen opened fire on a bakkie. Police were called out on Saturday just before 22:00 after a shooting was reported in Hughes Street. 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