Police have confirmed the identities of twin brothers Kegomodicoe Lekone and Keabecoe Lekone, both aged 52, who were shot dead in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, on Wednesday morning.
The brothers, who owned Ekhayeni Lounge Bar, were found with gunshot wounds inside their charcoal-coloured Ford Ranger at premises in the area.
According to Free State police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Covane, police received a report of a shooting at approximately 08:51 on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Officers arrived at the scene at around 09:00.
A witness who was inside a building on the property reportedly heard gunshots from upstairs. When the witness went outside to establish what had happened, they allegedly saw a man running towards a white Chevrolet Aveo hatchback before the vehicle sped away.
Police said there may have been two other occupants inside the vehicle.
Emergency medical personnel from ER24 attended the scene and declared both men dead.
Police launch investigation
A double murder investigation has been opened at Mangaung Police Station as police work to identify and locate those responsible for the shooting.
The motive for the killings has not been confirmed, and no arrests have been announced in the initial reports.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact Colonel Msokoli Bolsick on 082 466 8530. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
The investigation is ongoing.
