SABC legal boss shot and killed
The South African Broadcast Corporation's (SABC) head of legal services, Sizwe Vilakazi, has been shot dead.
SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago says Vilakazi was a model employee.
"His meaningful contribution to the SABC will remain and continue to inspire all who knew him in his personal and professional space."
Vilakazi was shot and killed on Saturday night.
He joined the organisation in 2008 and was appointed as Head of Legal Services at the public broadcaster in 2016.
"Mr Vilakazi was a remarkable legal mind with an exceptional intuition and work ethic. He led the corporation's legal division with unsurpassed talent and perseverance. He executed his duties without compromising the organization's core values," says Kganyago.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Lerato Mngomezulu says three men entered the family business in Masinyane Street in Tsakane.
Vilakazi was helping out in the business when the men entered the shop.
"Three males entered the business as if they wanted to buy something. They then just opened fire at Vilakazi. A case of murder is being investigated. Nothing was stolen from the business and the motive for the killing is still unknown," says Mngomezulu.