Bosasa liquidator Murray succumbs to injuries after hit

CAPE TOWN - Well-known liquidator Cloete Murray passed away yesterday morning after he was shot in what appears to be a hit, authorities said.

Weekend Argus Saturday night reported that Murray, Bosasa liquidator, was wounded and his son, Thomas killed, while they were driving in a white Toyota SUV on the N1 north in Midrand on Saturday afternoon. Cloete Murray was rushed to hospital while his 28-year-old son, Thomas, died on the scene.

“The second victim on yesterday’s shooting at Midrand unfortunately succumbed to his injuries earlier this morning. The police will now be investigating two counts of murder,” said police Spokesperson Dimakatso Sello.

“The two men were travelling together when their vehicle was shot at by unknown suspects. The son was fatally shot, while the father sustained injuries and was taken to hospital,” said Sello. “The circumstances that led to the incident are unknown at this stage.”

Solidarity Union’s Gideon du Plessis, who is a close friend of Murray and also the family’s Spokesperson, told the Weekend Argus just after 7am this morning that Murray ‘just passed away’.

Murray had been shot in the head and the bullet was lodged in his brain. “There is a reason that he is the most prominent liquidator in South Africa ... that’s why Solidarity made use of his services too. He is a giant in the industry. It’s tragic. I worked closely with them,” said Du Plessis.

The 900-page Zondo Commission report on Bosasa contained a long list of those who should be investigated for organised crime, corruption and fraud.