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A man has been shot dead in the Thuthura village, near Centane, after a quarrel about who was more senior in terms of Xhosa manhood customs, Eastern Cape police said on Sunday.

The heated argument between the two 40-year-old's took place on Saturday, said Captain Jackson Manatha.

One man withdrew a firearm and shot Nceba Hlangani several times.

He died at the scene.

Police traced and arrested the gunman and seized a 9mm pistol.

The man is due to appear in the Centane Magistrate's Court on Monday. - Sapa


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