A Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member was shot dead on Thursday, June 19, near the Nkululekweni entrance gate adjacent to the N2 highway on the WSU Mthatha campus. The victim was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds.
According to police spokesperson, Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, this incident happened at about 17:39.
Gantana said, “Police discovered the victim deceased inside a stationary vehicle. Preliminary forensic analysis confirms the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds while seated in the driver’s position. The motive remains unknown.”
Gantana added that the identity of the deceased will be formally released once next-of-kin notification is complete.
“Forensic experts and detectives are actively processing the secured crime scene.”
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Major General Thandiswa Kupiso stated, “SAPS has mobilised maximum resources to pursue all leads. Public speculation must be avoided to preserve the integrity of the investigation.”
SAPS appeals to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111, or via the MySAPS App.
