KwaZulu-Natal traditional healer Dr Godo Olulala Amankankane Mthembu was gunned down at his home at KwaMhlabuyalingana on Friday night.
Provincial police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda said detectives in Manguzi were investigating a case of murder after a 61-year-old man was shot dead by unknown suspects at his home.
Reports indicate that the victim and other people were seated under a tree having a braai when an unknown man arrived and opened fire at the victim at close range. It is reported that another gunman also fired shots. The victim was declared dead at the scene, he said.