Businessman Ben Gumbi shot dead in front of coffee shop
A North West businessman was shot dead in front of patrons and staff of a Rustenburg coffee shop on Wednesday.
Jabulani Ben Gumbi was ambushed by two assailants in front of Platō Coffee in Kock Street at about 8am.
The incident was captured on CCTV footage. It shows Gumbi being shot several times before collapsing.
Police spokesperson Brig Sabata Mokgwabone confirmed the shooting, adding that police were investigating.
Speaking to TimesLIVE, Gumbi’s family said they were shocked by his brazen murder, with a relative saying the businessman received death threats earlier this month in connection with a land development dispute.
The relative shared a video with TimesLIVE in which Gumbi talks about the alleged threats, saying: “Those who declare war against me and the development, brace yourself, it is not going to be easy. Just make sure you do not lose, it will not be easy. If you declared war and threatened me and my family, please be sure of what you are doing. You may be the worst loser, whether I am here or not. It is not a threat but a promise. Be sure you know what you are doing. Be careful.”
Watch the video;
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This Is The Message from the Businessman who was Shot and killed this morning In Rustenburg. It Seems He Already knew His Fate But he Says Dead or Alive the Project will go on. Apparently Gumbi wanted to evict people From His Land So He can Start building Bakubung Smart City pic.twitter.com/NGDbGRNdfL— 🔞SA911 (@JustdoitZee) August 23, 2023
