NUM shop steward cousin killed in a case of mistaken identity

An unemployed cousin brother of an NUM shop steward was shot and killed last night at the shop steward 's house in what is reported to be a case of mistaken identity. The shop steward who was not home at the time of the murder was called immediately by the cousin brother 's friend who witnessed the shooting.

According to the friend who was sitted on a chair at the time the incident happened, gunmen appeared from nowhere at the Marikana hostel and immediately shot the steward 's cousin brother who was sitting on a bed. The cousin brother died on the scene.The National Union of Mineworkers condemns the murderers and calls on the police to be decisive in their investigation in order to regain society 's fading confidence in their ability to perform their duties.

The NUM is highly perturbed by the inefficiency of the police in that of the many cases reported in Marikana, there is yet to be any progress in the arrest and prosecution of any suspect.

Statement issued by Lesiba Seshoka, NUM spokesman, October 7 2012

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