VIDEO: Three injured during shooting at Sandton restaurant
Three people, including a well-known businessman, were allegedly injured during a shooting at an upmarket Sandton restaurant.
According to Gauteng Police, three people have been injured during a shooting at a popular restaurant in Sandton.
The luxurious Tempo restaurant in Sandton's Sunninghill confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday.
In a statement released by Tempo, the establishment apologised for the incident after videos of the incident were spread on social media.
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According to the statement, those injured in the incident include staff members, as well as well-known businessman, Sphamandla Mabonga.
He is the ex-boyfriend of former 'Real Housewives of Durban' star Londie London.
Videos on social media show patrons dancing before gunshots start making the rounds, resulting in panicked patrons running and ducking under tables.
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Popular businessman Sphamandla Mabonga was shot in the ribs and is being treated in hospital following a shootout at Tempo nightclub in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday night.
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Mabonga, who made headlines following various controversial allegations against him, is the boyfriend… pic.twitter.com/9s9wumnYGJ
Popular businessman Sphamandla Mabonga was shot in the ribs and is being treated in hospital following a shootout at Tempo nightclub in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday night.
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Mabonga, who made headlines following various controversial allegations against him, is the boyfriend… pic.twitter.com/9s9wumnYGJ
Popular businessman Sphamandla Mabonga was shot in the ribs and is being treated in hospital following a shootout at Tempo nightclub in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday night.
— Vehicle Trackers (@VehicleTrackerz) January 21, 2024
Mabonga, who made headlines following various controversial allegations against him, is the boyfriend… pic.twitter.com/9s9wumnYGJ
"It is important for us to provide an accurate account of the situation and reassure our cherished patrons and dedicated staff," revealed the statement.
"During the incident, an individual attempted to enter our establishment with firearms. Our steadfast security team, enforcing our strict policy against firearms entering the premises, denied the individual entry, leading to a verbal dispute.
"Regrettably, the incident escalated and resulted in the wounding of two of our staff members as well as the said individual. The incident unfolded outside the premises, and none of our patrons inside the establishment were harmed," it said.
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Tempo extended "heartfelt and sincere apologies to the victims affected by this incident."
"We are fully committed to supporting them during their recovery."
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