According to the spokesperson of the Vhembe SAPS, Supt Ailwei Mushavhanamadi, a South African citizen, together with the illegal foreigners, spent Tuesday night drinking with a Malawian truck driver in Musina. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a scuffle over a woman erupted amongst the men. It resulted in a fist fight and the truck driver was later shot in the head and neck.
The five suspects, whose ages range from 14 to 29, were arrested shortly after the incident. They are expected to appear in court soon.