Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape

GQEBERHA - SAPS Walmer detectives are appealing to the Walmer community to assist them in a murder investigation after a tavern owner was fatally shot over the weekend.

According to police information, at about 20:30, on Saturday evening, 21 August 2021, police attended a shooting complaint at a tavern in Songololo Street in Walmer.  On arrival, the body of the owner, Lwandile Sithole (41) was found lying outside with multiple gunshot wounds.

The motive for the murder is yet to be established and the suspect is unknown at this stage. Police investigations continue.

Anyone with information about the murder or the whereabouts of the suspect(s) is asked to contact SAPS Walmer, Detective Sergeant Julius Mgushelo on 041 509 4000 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

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