Durban - The police in the Eastern Cape launched a 72-hour manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed a 40-year-old businessman outside his home in Mthatha at the weekend.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said the victim was gunned down just before 9pm on Saturday night.
Nkohli said the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was found lying next to his vehicle.
“SAPS in Mthatha have implemented the 72-hour activation plan as they hunt for suspect (s) involved in the murder of a local businessman, who was fatally shot outside his home in Mthatha on Saturday, 13 August 2022.
“According to police information, it is alleged that on Saturday evening at about 20:55, a 40-year-old local businessman was fatally shot in the driveway of his home at Indwe Street, Southernwood, Mthatha.
While police reports have not confirmed it, the 40-year-old victim is believed to be the owner of So What Lounge - Zwelinzima “PK” Dweba.
Thank you PK for everything you done for Mthatha. You left us with love and so many memories. You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten. SEND OUR REGARDS brother until we meet again. ZWELIBANZI "MALUME" PK DWEBA. A man with love and genuine smile. REST KING pic.twitter.com/RfWwXN16I4
— Dikela (@Mbasa_Sitsha) August 14, 2022
So What Lounge is a popular nightlife destination in Mthatha in Eastern Cape.
The business is situated around a kilometre and a half away from the victim’s residential home at Indwe Street, where he was gunned down.