The women, who are aged 21 and 22 respectively and are said to be cousins, were fatally shot and their bodies found on the side of a local road Sunday. A third victim is receiving treatment in the local healthcare facility.

Tebogo Mnisi (38), made his first appearance in the dock on Wednesday, looking visibly shaken.  Throughout proceedings, he kept his head down, only looking up to acknowledge the Magistrate, his legal aid representative, as well as the court interpreter. He is facing five charges, including two counts of premeditated murder, attempted murder, as well as possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. He will remain behind bars, until his next appearance, as he has abandoned his bail application.

–SABC–