32-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Mavambe Village
MAVAMBE VILLAGE, LIMPOPO — Police in Malamulele have launched a manhunt for an unidentified male suspect following the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man outside a bottle store in Mavambe village on Sunday night, 9 August 2026.
The incident occurred at around 22:00, when police officers conducting routine patrols received a report of a shooting near a local bottle store.
When officers arrived, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel were treating the victim, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was subsequently declared dead at the scene.
According to preliminary police investigations, the victim was operating a market stall outside the bottle store and was closing for the night when an unknown man allegedly approached him and opened fire without saying anything.
The victim reportedly attempted to flee but fell to the ground. The suspect allegedly continued firing at him while he was on the ground before fleeing the scene on foot.
The deceased was identified by a relative as 32-year-old Hlayisani Lovemore Chafunya Mabunda.
Malamulele police have opened a murder case, and a manhunt for the suspect is ongoing.
Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers condemned the killing, describing it as a brutal and senseless act of violence.
“This was a brutal and senseless act of violence against a member of our community. We will not rest until the perpetrator is brought to justice.”
Police are appealing to anyone with information that could help identify or locate the suspect to contact investigating officer Sergeant Simon Jabulani Maswanganyi on 082 319 9724.
Information can also be provided through Crime Stop on 08600 10111, at the nearest police station, or via the MySAPS App.
Police investigations are continuing.
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