Three shot dead in Soweto
The Johannesburg metro police warned residents on Monday morning to avoid Mahalefele Road and Nape Avenue in Mofolo Central, Soweto, after a shooting incident.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said law enforcement officials and emergency services are on the scene.
"It has been reported that three males were shot with fatalities reported," he said.
"Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution when driving in the vicinity of Mahalefele Road Mofolo Central as vehicles are being diverted at Machaba Drive and Mageza Street.
"Expect potential road closures, traffic diversions, and increased congestion in the area as authorities manage the scene.
"Motorists are advised to avoid Mahalefele Road towards Mofolo Central. Coming from Dube, motorists can use Mncube Drive, Leselinyana and Kinini Street to get to Machaba Drive and from Zulu Drive, motorists can use Machaba Drive as an alternative route."
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