By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
One of the co-accused in the R1 billion tender fraud case involving former MMC in the City of Cape Town Malusi Booi was shot dead on Thursday evening.
Abdul Kader Davids was shot dead in Ascot Street on Thursday night by unknown men in a black BMW
He reportedly worked for the alleged leader of the 28s prison gang, Ralph Stanfield, and his wife Nicole
Davids was released on bail on Tuesday along with Booi, and 8 other co-accused in the housing tender graft case.
In a statement on Friday morning, police spokesperson, Malcolm Poje said detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit are investigating the circumstances around the death of a 42 year-old man whose body was found in front of a premises in Ascot Street at about 21:00.
Poje said: Preliminary reports suggest that unknown gunmen opened fire on the victim who was declared dead by medical personnel who attended the scene. The motive for this murder is now subject of an investigation by the South African Police Service.
He has appealed to anyone with information regarding this murder to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the mobile application, MySAPS anonymously.
Davids was due to re-appear in court on 16 October, with Booi and others, to face charges including fraud, corruption and money laundering.