Another workplace tragedy unfolded in Louis Trichardt on Friday, 27 June, following a fatal shooting incident.
Vhembe police spokesperson W/O Vuledzani Dathi confirmed this week that the Makhado SAPS had opened an inquest docket after a 41-year-old man was found shot dead at his place of work at the Fidelity Security company's offices in Eltivillas, Louis Trichardt, at 09:00 on the fateful morning.
The deceased was identified as Takalani Albert Makhasa. It is alleged that he was found in the restroom with a bullet wound to the head. Next to him, said Dathi, police found a .38 revolver he had booked out for work on the same day. One spent cartridge and four live rounds of ammunition were found at the scene.
Dathi appealed to members of the public who may be able to assist the police in determining what led to the tragedy to contact the investigating officer, Sgt Tshikhudo Mpho, on (072) 306-9760.
"Police investigations are ongoing and will determine exactly what transpired," said Dathi.