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I felt some changes in their weight. They became heavy,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The owner shared the gory details at a memorial service held at the local Methodist church last week, Thursday 13 June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also announced the business would remain closed to pay respect to the deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Relating how the drama began, the owner said he was busy with one of the deceased [Lunje Chomo (10)] when the shooting started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>He instructed the people inside to lie down. <\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe shooting started at the other stall that sold tripe. Its owner (Bafana Jikane) was killed. I heard several gunshots. 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