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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Hostage situation in Mamelodi East results in two deaths
Description: Police in Tshwane are working to resolve a tense hostage situation in Mamelodi East's Buffer Zone. A 32-year-old police constable has been holding his grandmother, nephew, and another young boy inside a house since 8 AM yesterday. Authorities report the officer fired two shots before police arrived. Hostage negotiators and the Special Task Force are on the scene, engaging with the constable, who is said to be cooperating. The motive remains under investigation and the scene is still active. For the latest, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC reporter Phanuel Shuma...