Heidelberg man dies after being locked in cold storage for allegedly stealing chocolate
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Bandile Shabalala, aged 33, passed away after allegedly being confined by a Shoprite manager in a cold storage room on suspicion of stealing a chocolate bar.
According to Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza, during closing time, one of the men, Shabalala, complained of stomach aches.
Paramedics were called, but he was declared dead at the scene.
Ratanda police have opened a case of assault common as well as an inquest docket.
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