Africa-Press – South-Africa. Police are probing a case of attempted murder after a City of Cape Town official was shot in Gugulethu.
On Friday, a senior superintendent of the City’s electricity generation and distribution department was shot on the way home from work.
The official works at the City’s depot in Gugulethu.
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said when police arrived at the scene, on the corner of Lansdowne and Link Roads on Friday afternoon, a damaged vehicle was found.
Swartbooi said the driver of the vehicle, who was shot in the arm and stomach, was taken to a nearby hospital.
“The unknown suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined. Gugulethu police are investigating an attempted murder,” he said.
The official is in a serious condition.
The City’s mayoral committee member for energy, Beverley van Reenen, condemned the shooting, adding:
“We will always do our utmost to provide services, but not at the expense of our service delivery teams,” she said.
“These illegal actions directly impact service delivery to residents, and help is needed from residents across Cape Town to stop the scourge.
“We appeal to residents to assist us by reporting any suspicious activities to both the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the City. We simply cannot tolerate these acts.”
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