GEORGE NEWS - Thembalethu police are investigating a murder after a 44-year-old man from Gqeberha, Sizwe Ntika, was killed in Thembalethu on Sunday 8 August.
According to Southern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Malcolm Pojie, the deceased was shot multiple times near the well-known Shamza braai spot in Zone 9 at approximately 23:00 that evening.
"It is unknown what exactly happened, or what led to the shooting. Evidence indicates that the victim was shot in the street and collapsed in a nearby yard where police members found him with multiple gunshot wounds to his body," Pojie said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer, WO Lucille van Rensburg, on 044 802 8900 or 079 894 1576, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information will be treated confidentially.
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