Two South African brothers who have lived most of their lives together have been found dead in their one-room apartment.

The brother identified as Ayanda (37) and Talente Sibisi (36) were allegedly shot and were found by a neighbour the next morning.

Some residents believe the deaths could be related to a family fight, while others said one of the brothers worked for a drug lord, Daly Sun.co reports.

A resident said one of the brothers drove a car for people who sold drugs.

“Maybe he died because of drugs. Maybe he was the one who was supposed to be killed, but the gunmen shot both of them to get rid of the evidence,” the resident said.

The brothers’ uncle, Mazwi Magwaza, said the family didn’t know why they were killed.