Nelspruit – South African Police are investigating a triple murder after three men were shot dead in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, on Friday morning.
According to police, the victims were travelling in a charcoal Mercedes-Benz with Gauteng registration plates when unknown gunmen opened fire around 11:00 near the local hospital. The car was left riddled with bullet holes.
Two of the men were declared dead at the scene by paramedics, while the third succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Investigators recovered several cartridges from the area. 
No arrests have been made. Police appealed to members of the public with information to contact the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111 or use the MYSAPSAPP, assuring confidentiality for informants.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, said a specialised team has been tasked with investigating the killings. “The team is working around the clock to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice. We are adamant that our communities will come forth with valuable information regarding this case,” he said.
