Police in Hazyview have launched a manhunt for a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a local businessman on Wednesday evening, 04 June 2025. The incident occurred at approximately 19:30 at Sandriver Trust near Hazyview.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting at a food business in the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered 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. Police recovered several cartridges at the scene, indicating a violent confrontation. According to initial findings, the suspect entered the premises posing as a customer before unexpectedly drawing a firearm and shooting the victim at point-blank range.
It is reported that Mr. Khoza attempted to seek help but collapsed in the street, where he was shot again by his assailants before they fled the scene on foot. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene.