Police launch manhunt after 2 people killed outside court

Lerato Mbhiza

A case of murder is being investigated after a man and woman were shot and killed outside the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

According to police, the victims were headed towards the court before they were approached by the suspects, who shot them.

Police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed the shooting, saying the motive was being investigated.

“Police have opened a case of murder and are searching for the suspects after a male and female were shot and killed outside the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 08 November, at approximately 07h00

“It is reported that the victims were walking towards the Randburg Magistrate’s Court when they were approached by the suspects who shot at them,” Masondo said.

Masondo added that the victims were certified dead at the scene.

“It is reported that the suspects were driving in a black Mercedes Benz. The motive for the killing cannot be