GQEBERHA – Police in Gqeberha immediately implemented the 72-hour activation plan following the discovery of two bodies found in a home in Motherwell on Tuesday, 04 October 2022.

It is alleged that on Monday evening, 03 October 2022, unknown suspect/s entered a house in Bikana Street in NU 1 and fatally shot the couple. The woman, Zimkita Takuta (34) and three children were watching TV when she was shot in the head. The suspect/s then went into the bedroom and shot the husband, Siyabulela Takuta several times. The couple’s 5-year-old boy and his two cousins, aged 5 and 7 years old as well as another adult relative (alleged to be mentally challenged) remained in the house until about 10:00 yesterday morning when the mother of the two children went to fetch them.

The motive for the murders are under investigation and the suspect/s are unknown at this stage.

The Provincial Organised Crime Investigation in Gqeberha are investigating two cases of murder.

Anyone who can assist police in their investigation is asked to contact Detective Captain Monde Sitole on 082 457 2812 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

Source: South African Police Service