Double murder probe launched after two men killed in KwaZakele, EC

Eastern Cape Police are investigating a double murder in Gqeberha after two men were fatally shot in KwaZakele.

Police spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg says the bodies of 44-year-old Phumezo Thunywana and 38-year-old Xola Ngesimani were discovered in Kuzwayo Street on Wednesday evening. #sapsEC [SAPS PROBE DOUBLE MURDER IN KWAZAKELE] SAPS Nelson Mandela Bay Intervention Task Team detectives are investigating a double murder following a shooting in Kuzwayo Street, Kwazakele, at about 19:40 on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

On the abovementioned date and time, SAPS New Brighton responded to a complaint of a shooting and on arrival they found a grey Volkswagen Polo TSI parked on the pavement.

A man was lying next to the vehicle, while another was found deceased inside the car.

Both had gunshot wounds to the upper body and head.

Several cartridge cases were found at the scene.

The bodies were reportedly discovered by community members passing by.

The deceased have been identified as Phumeza Thunywana, 44, and Xola Ngesimani, 38.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact D/Sgt Ridwaan Baatjies on 073 130 3018, D/Cst Riaan Erasmus on 083 500 3489, #CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or use the #MySAPSApp.

Information may be provided anonymously and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

NP https://t.co/xIHycwjdSx — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 9, 2026 Van Rensburg says they are appealing to anyone with information to come forward with any information related to the matter as investigations continue.

“SAPS New Brighton responded to a complaint of a shooting and on arrival they found a grey Volkswagen Polo TSI parked on the pavement.

A man was lying next to the vehicle, while another was found deceased inside the car.

Both had gunshot wounds to the upper body and head.