Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga has survived a gun attack in Johannesburg, South Africa, with police investigating a case of attempted murder. The incident occurred on Sunday when Lunga, a player for both Zimbabwe's national team and South African club Mamelodi Sundowns, was driving in the suburb of Hillbrow.
According to local reports, an unknown gunman opened fire on Lunga's car. Lunga, 31, was reportedly on his way to church with his younger brother when the attack happened. South African publication The Citizen reported that the gunman may have mistaken Lunga for an undercover police officer.
Lunga escaped the incident unharmed. South African police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed that an investigation is underway but stated that no arrests have been made so far. No further details were immediately available from the police.
Crime remains a significant issue in South Africa, which has one of the highest murder rates globally.