Eastern Cape Police are investigating the death of two elderly people who were killed in two unrelated murders over the weekend in Dutywa.
Police are appealing to the community for assistance
Spokesperson, Captain Jackson Manatha says a 71-year-old man, who is also a sub-headman of a village was shot multiple times in his chest on Sunday, moments after answering his front door.
He said in the second incident an 85-year-old woman was found burnt to death in her house.
Family members became concerned when they last saw her on Saturday. Her burnt body was found inside her house.
Manatha said the motives for the attacks are unknown and no arrests have been made.
