The Blackout Bulletin

Tempo restaurant in Sandton addressed the recent shooting incident that occurred on their premises in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to the establishment, at least three individuals sustained injuries during the altercation.

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THE BLAME GAME

The restaurant pointed to Sphamandla Mabonga as the individual responsible for the shooting, reportedly the boyfriend of former Real Housewives of Durban star Londie London. Tempo clarified that among the injured were their staff members and the individual involved in instigating the shooting.

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Altercation with Security

In a statement shared on their Instagram page, Tempo recounted the sequence of events, stating that the altercation began when the individual attempted to enter the establishment carrying firearms. The security team, adhering to the strict no-firearms policy, denied entry, leading to a verbal dispute that escalated into gunfire.

Location of the Incident

While Tempo asserted that the entire incident transpired outside their premises, social media videos show bloodstains inside the establishment, contradicting this claim. Despite this, the restaurant reiterated that the shooting unfolded externally.

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Injuries and Hospital Transfer

Sphamandla Mabonga, one of the injured parties, was reportedly admitted to Mediclinic Hospital in Morningside under police guard before being transferred to another medical facility later in the day.

Witness Accounts

Witnesses described scenes of panic as gunshots rang out, causing patrons to flee and seek cover. Some videos depict bloodstains on the club’s floors, with the party atmosphere abruptly disrupted before eventually resuming.

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Insights from Sources

According to unnamed sources, the altercation began outside before spilling into the establishment, resulting in injuries to both staff members and Mabonga. The incident remains under investigation by relevant authorities.