A high-speed chase on the roads between Springs and Delmas took a deadly turn.
The dramatic incident took place at around 3 pm on Tuesdays, 17 October, and was witnessed by a street vendor.
The vendor said he saw a brown Jaguar SUV coming at a high speed and behind it was a silver 4×4.
He said the occupants of the brown SUV tried to flee into the field between Springs and Delmas, but their car was gripped by the soil, leading to their death.
The suspects who were armed with AK-47s shot two men who were in the SUV in the head and they died instantly.
The third man got out and tried to flee on foot but was followed by the suspects who shot him in the lower body and he fell on Welgedacht Road, is now fighting for his life.
The suspects believed to be hitmen are currently on the run.
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The victims are from Delmas, and cops suspect that the silver van used by the suspects may have been stolen.
Two women who were in the SUV with the victims were unharmed but suffered minor injuries from shattered window glass.
The grieving family members who were crying uncontrollably could not speak to Daily Sun.
The bodies were still on the scene.
Sergeant Themba Tshabalala confirmed the incident and said the shooting is suspected to be related to tenders and three men were shot, one survived.
As the investigation continues, cops are currently searching for the suspects.
Please note that this is a developing story, and further updates will follow.