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Manhood fight, man shot dead
17 Jun 2012 at 13:06hrs | Views
Johannesburg - A man has been shot dead in the Thuthura village, near Centane, after a quarrel about who was more senior in terms of Xhosa manhood customs, Eastern Cape police said on Sunday.
The heated argument between the two 40-year-olds took place on Saturday, said Captain Jackson Manatha.
One man withdrew a firearm and shot Nceba Hlangani several times.
He died at the scene.
Police traced and arrested the gunman and seized a 9mm pistol.
The man is due to appear in the Centane Magistrate's Court on Monday.
The heated argument between the two 40-year-olds took place on Saturday, said Captain Jackson Manatha.
One man withdrew a firearm and shot Nceba Hlangani several times.
He died at the scene.
Police traced and arrested the gunman and seized a 9mm pistol.
The man is due to appear in the Centane Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Source - Sapa
