Mthatha businessman has been arrested after an off-duty police officer was allegedly shot at a traditional ceremony.
A 60-year-old businessman from Mthatha has been arrested for allegedly discharging a firearm inside a tent and injuring an off-duty female police official in the process.
The alleged incident took place at a traditional ceremony held at Mazizini locality, Zimbane Administrative Area, in Mthatha.
Following the incident, the suspect turned himself in to the Mthatha police, and his licensed firearm was seized for further investigation.
Captain Welile Matyolo said: “A case of attempted murder was opened at Mthatha Central Police Station.”
