One arrested for German tourist killing

MBOMBELA - A 35-year-old man has appeared in court for the killing of a German tourist earlier in October.

The tourist was part of a group of visitors to the Kruger National Park.

Their car was stopped by alleged hijackers, near the park's Numbi Gate in Mpumalanga.

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It is believed he was shot after refusing to open the door to the car and died at the scene.

The alleged hijackers then sped away without taking anything.

The suspect is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and attempted hijacking.

A 35-year-old man has appeared in court for the killing of a German tourist earlier this month. The tourist was part of a group of visitors to the Kruger National Park. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/9jD3K1Peu4

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