Mpumalanga Councillor Arrested for Shooting Neighbor and Father

A 34-year-old ward councillor from Pienaar, Mpumalanga, has been arrested for two counts of attempted murder.

The incident occurred during a confrontation at the home of a grieving father whose 16-year-old daughter had died by suicide earlier that day.

Details surrounding the confrontation and the councillor’s motives remain unclear.

The case highlights ongoing issues related to community violence and mental health crises.

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