Central SA
Manhunt launched following Welkom murder─── 13:21 Tue, 14 Dec 2021
A murder case was registered at the Welkom Police Station after a well-known advocate, Andre van den Heever – aged 64, was allegedly shot and killed by his estranged wife in his office.
The police’s Steven Thakeng says the incident happened at about 07:45 this morning.
It’s reported an argument led to the fatal shooting. Van der Heever died at the scene.
A manhunt has since been launched for Linda van den Heever - who is allegedly armed with a handgun, and last seen driving a white Volkswagen Polo Vivo.
Currently her whereabouts are unknown.
Thakeng appealed to anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the police.
OFM News/ Ike Mosia
