GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi provided an update on the tragic Marry Me shooting incident in Tshwane.
Lesufi announced that a seventh person has died following the shooting.
The victim succumbed to injuries while in hospital.
Lesufi announced this during a community imbizo at Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, Tshwane, on Wednesday, 2 April.
"We will carry their funeral process as a government and all partners. Will ensure the family is supported until they bury Philemon Mashabela (32).
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Philemon's uncle, Lasie Sentso (47), shared that his nephew succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital on Monday, 31 March.
"We hoped he would recover and return home. He was injured all over his body. He was shot, stoned, hacked with an axe, and burnt," said Lasie.
Philemon leaves behind five kids.
"Hearing about his death was very hard," Lasie said.
He confirmed that Philemon will be laid to rest in Soshanguve extension 4 on Saturday, 5 April.
Gauteng police spokeswoman Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi also confirmed that the seventh victim passed away in hospital.
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