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Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu, the suspected mastermind of a rhino poaching syndicate, died in a shooting at his business premises near Mkhuhlu Crossroads, Mpumalanga (Source: Lowvelder article, May 16, 2026).
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The fatal incident occurred earlier on May 16, 2026, at the same location where he survived a shooting just over a week earlier (Context: Lowvelder reporting).
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Social activist Yusuf Abramjee of Yusuf Abramjee & Associates posted the breaking news on X at approximately 15:21 GMT on May 16, 2026 (Source: X post by @Abramjee).
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The story has rapidly gained traction, with over 138,000 views and hundreds of engagements on X (Context: Post analytics).
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Nyalungu had links to the Mkhuhlu Magistrate’s Court, where he appeared in relation to poaching charges (Source: Archival image in Lowvelder article).
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No official police statements or details on suspects have been released as the investigation is ongoing
