A man was gunned down in Mthuzini Street, Mhluzi, at about 23:00 last night. He died at the scene.

According to a reliable source, the bullet went through his head, and police remained on the scene for a long time searching for the bullet, but it was not found.

The Observer has sent a media enquiry about the incident to the provincial police office. Once a response is received, an update will be published.

Anyone with information that might assist in the murder investigation can contact the Mhluzi Police Station.