In brief
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga was in his car in Hillbrow when a gunman fired shots at him, but he escaped unharmed. Police call it an attempted murder, though no arrests have been made yet. The incident may have stemmed from the suspect mistaking Lunga for an undercover officer. The attack underscores South Africa’s high crime rates. Lunga, a key player for Zimbabwe’s national team and Mamelodi Sundowns, is expected to return to the field soon.
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga survived a gun attack in Johannesburg, police said.
Playing for Zimbabwe's national team and South African club Mamelodi Sundowns, the 31‑year‑old was in his car in Hillbrow when an unknown gunman fired shots.
Police claimed the attack was an attempt at murder, but no arrests were made yet.
Reports say Lunga was on his way to church with his younger brother; the suspect may have mistaken him for an undercover officer.
South Africa's high crime and murder rates underscore the danger that athletes face on the streets.
