Eastern Cape businessman murdered

04 May 2007 - 02:00
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A businessman was shot dead shortly after closing his shop in Centane, Eastern Cape, this week.

A businessman was shot dead shortly after closing his shop in Centane, Eastern Cape, this week.

Police spokesman Captain Jackson Manatha said Andrew Jonson, the owner of Welcome Store and Cafe, was attacked by three people and "he was shot when one of them fired three shots".

"They then robbed him of an undisclosed amount of money and drove off in his white Isuzu van with registration, DFN 783 EC," he said.

No arrests have been made. - Vuyolwethu Sangotsha