By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
SA Police Services (SAPS) has confirmed the fatal shooting of senior Walter Sisulu Unniversity official, outside the institution’s Nelson Mandela Drive Campus in Mthatha, Eastern Cape on Thursday evening.
Fullview learnt Walter Sisulu Senior official was ambushed on the road leading to his eNkulekweni residence.
Police Spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana says police discovered the victim deceased inside a stationary vehicle, and the motive of the killing is unknown.
“Preliminary forensic analysis confirms the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds while seated in the driver’s position. The motive remains unknown. The identity of the deceased will be formally released once next-of-kin notification is complete, as per SAPS protocol.”
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Major General Thandiswa Kupiso stated that SAPS has mobilised maximum resources to pursue all leads. Public speculation must be avoided to preserve the integrity of the investigation,” added Gantana.
The university has been marred by protests after residence manager Manelisi Mampane accused of murder of a student.
Mampane was arrested on 17 April 2025 in Mthatha. He has been charged with murder and attempted murder, and was released on bail of R10,000 at Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
This has led to anger and frustration for students and their parents. According to the students, Mampane should have stayed in prison, and bail should not have been granted.