Police in South Africa say they have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of Mandla Hlatshwayo, a popular DJ and former actor in a local TV series, Generations,
Mr Phahlane said the suspects are also linked to the murder of another man killed in the same incident on Sunday night.
"The suspects were found in possession of one firearm and drugs. They are believed to be linked to the murder of two people at a tavern in Soweto," he was quoted as sayingadded.
Mandla Hlatshwayo and his friend were shot after confronting a group of men who had robbed women of their mobile phones in a pub in Soweto.
Jozi FM head Mpho Mhlongo, who confirmed the star's death, noted that Mr Hlatshwayo's father was also killed some years ago during a robbery.
South Africans have been using #RIPMandla to share their condolences after news of his death broke on Monday morning.
The suspects will appear in court soon, the report says.
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