Hunt for suspects behind Inanda triple murder

Hunt for suspects behind Inanda triple murder

A manhunt has been launched for those behind the killing of three people in Inanda, north of Durban.

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The three men, aged between 20 and 30, were gunned down on Monday while standing on the road in Amaoti.


According to reports, gunmen arrived on foot and opened fire on the victims before fleeing.


The circumstances and motive for the killings are unclear at this stage.


It comes as residents of the area's Tintown are up in arms over the level of crime in the area.


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According to the SAPS, at least 2,000 community members have taken to the streets since the morning.


It's unclear at this stage if the victims of the shooting were part of the protest or bystanders.


Police say the situation remains calm  with law enforcement officers monitoring it closely.


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