Deadly invasion: Eastern Cape sisters aged 85 and 75 shot in their home

Two elderly sisters aged 75 and 85 years old were shot and killed at their home in Upper Ncera outside Alice in the Eastern Cape.

Provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Siphokazi Mawisa, said the women were shot in the early hours of Tuesday.

"According to the reports, the duo was sleeping in a four cornered house when unknown suspects forcefully entered the house and fatally shot them. On arrival, police found their bodies with gunshot wounds on their upper bodies, and they both died on the scene," said Mawisa.

The horrific crime has ignited a call to action amongst law enforcement. Acting provincial police commissioner, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, has urged the investigating team to work diligently to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice.

"Violence against women, children and elderly people is unacceptable and the South African Police Service is committed to protect the vulnerable in society against the increase of gender-based violence," said Major General Kupiso.

As investigations are underway, authorities have not yet uncovered any leads regarding the suspects involved in this double homicide.

Meanwhile, SAPS has appealed to the public for assistance, encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Detective Lieutenant Colonel Nolusindiso Dywili can be contacted directly at 079 520 3380, or members of the public can reach out anonymously through the SAPS Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.

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