North West police said two protesters were shot dead and two wounded during a service delivery protest. Police were called to monitor protesters after they barricaded a road with burning tyres, Colonel Sabata Mokgobone said.
"Two other people were injured and are currently in hospital," Moses Dlamini said.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa called for calm in Brits, North West, on Tuesday, following the shooting of two protesters, allegedly by the police.
"We can assure the public that if any official is found guilty, they will face the consequences. For now, none of us should pre-empt or pre-judge the matter before it is concluded."
Residents started protesting on Sunday afternoon about a water shortage. Dlamini said there was allegedly an altercation between protesters and police officers.
"The exact circumstances are being investigated. A murder docket has been opened."
A post mortem examination of the two bodies would be conducted on Tuesday.
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