The Police in Hazyview are in sought of a suspect who fatally shot a local businessman on Wednesday, 04 June 2025, at approximately 19:30 at Sandriver Trust near Hazyview.

According to the report, the Police responded to a complaint about a shooting at a certain food business in the area. Upon arrival, members found the victim, Mr. Eddie Khoza, lying motionless on the ground and covered with a blanket.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr. Khoza had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Some cartridges were recovered at the scene. Preliminary investigations by the Police indicate that a suspect entered the premises posing as a customer. Out of the blue, the suspect drew a firearm and shot the victim point-blank.

The victim is said to have attempted to get help but collapsed in the street and was further shot by his assailants before they fled the scene on foot. Emergency medical services later declared him dead at the scene.

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the suspect. Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is urged to contact Detective Captain Eddie Raphakgadi on 082 449 0231. Alternatively, members of the public can call the crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or share information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.