A Gqeberha tavern owner was shot dead and another man and women injured when shots were fired at a minibus in KwaZakhele on Friday evening.
According to Police spokesperson, Capt. Sandra Janse van Rensburg, the deceased was identified as Philasande (Coke) Jakavula (53), from Bluewater Bay.
SAPS Kwazakhele members were busy patrolling at approximately 21:45, when they noticed a white Toyota Quantum minibus with bullet holes at the corners of Daku and Salumntu Streets,
“The members stopped and found a man, dead with gunshot wounds in the driver side. A woman was found lying next to the Quantum with gunshot wounds. It is further alleged that another male was also shot. Both injured were taken to hospital. At this stage there is no further information available,” said Capt. Janse van Rensburg.
The motive for the shooting and the suspect/s is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who can assist with any information, is asked to contact Capt. Monde Sithole on 082 457 2812 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MYSAPSAPP.
