By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The South African Police Services (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape launched a 72-hour manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed a 40-year-old businessman outside his home.
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 the owner of So What Lounge – Zwelinzima “PK” Dweba.
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.
The MEC for Finance, Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mlungisi Mvoko has expressed his shock on the murder of Dweba who was shot multiple times outside his home in Indwe Street, Southernwood.
“The killing of Dweba is a great loss, not only to his family and friends but to the government of the Eastern Cape and her people. PK, as he was affectionately known, was behind many successful events that had tourism, entertainment and economic benefits to the community of Mthatha and surrounding areas,” said Mvoko.
Mvoko has sent his condolences to the family of Dweba, his friends and all those who are affected by his death.
The Secretary General of Eastern Cape Chamber of Business, Dr Andile Nontso, said the OR Tambo District Chamber of Business and all local business chambers had learnt with shock about the untimely death of Dweba.
“He was a young and bright businessman with a great future. He created jobs for many people in this district,” said Nontso.