The Eastern Cape government has called on police to do all in its power to bring the killer or killers of a 52-year-old senior government official to book.
Government spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, said the motive for Wednesday morning's murder in Cambridge West in East London was not yet known.
The victim was identified as Sakhekile Ndudula, the Chief of Staff in the Department of Social Development. He had been shot eight times.
Meanwhile, Eastern Cape police have appealed to the public for assistance in the speedy resolution of the crime.
Police spokesperson, Captain Mluleki Mbi, said "it is alleged that a tenant who resides in the backyard of the deceased's home called a neighbor when he saw the deceased leaning against his vehicle parked in the driveway with blood all over his upper body."
"He was taken to hospital for medical treatment, where he succumbed to his wounds," Mbi said.
No arrests have been made as yet and the police are following leads.
Anyone who can assist should call Warrant Officer Raoul Petzer (071 075 1641).
Information can be shared anonymously on SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime Line SMS 32211. All information will be treated as confidential.
