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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The owner of a popular high-end car performance, customisation and repair workshop in Gauteng was bludgeoned to death, allegedly by a staff member, this week.<\/p>\n

Although police were unable to provide News24 with details about the victim, The Citizen first reported Chad Wentzel, the owner of Sportech, had been killed on Monday.<\/p>\n

In the article, it was reported the incident happened at Wentzel’s workshop in the Longmeadow Business Estate, Modderfontein, Johannesburg. It is alleged Wentzel was killed by one of his employees.<\/p>\n

Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said police were investigating a case of murder, adding the victim was hit with a hammer.<\/p>\n

How safe is your neighbourhood? Find out by using News24’s CrimeCheck<\/b><\/p>\n

The suspect fled the scene and no arrests have been made, added Sello.<\/p>\n

Wentzel founded Sportech in the 1990s and was a popular character on the motor scene.<\/p>\n

Peers and industry followers have expressed their shock and sent condolences on social media after his death was confirmed.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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