Mthatha – A murder investigation is underway following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member near the institution’s Mthatha campus on Thursday evening.
According to Eastern Cape police, the incident occurred at approximately 17:39 on 19 June 2025, near the Nkululekweni entrance gate adjacent to the N2 highway.
The victim was discovered dead inside a stationary vehicle.
“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,” police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said.
#sapsEC #SAPS has launched a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member on Thursday, 19/06, at approximately 17:39. The incident occurred near the Nkululekweni entrance gate adjacent to the N2 highway on the WSU Mthatha… pic.twitter.com/ssnwtOBwNc
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) June 20, 2025
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has not released the identity of the victim, saying that next-of-kin notification is still pending in accordance with police protocol.
Forensic experts and detectives continue to process the crime scene.
Acting Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, confirmed that a full-scale investigation has been launched.
JUST IN
A senior official from the Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha has been gunned down.
Forensics have just left the scene and towed away the vehicle which has multiple gunshots.
Motive unclear.
Watch #SABCNews tonight and tomorrow morning for updates.. pic.twitter.com/txwBTOisbc
— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) June 19, 2025
“SAPS has mobilised maximum resources to pursue all leads. Public speculation must be avoided to preserve the integrity of the investigation,” she said.
Members of the public with information are urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or make use of the MySAPS App.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
