Headman and Mother Shot Dead During Home Invasion Near Willowvale.

Eastern Cape police have launched a double murder investigation after a 44-year-old headman and his 70-year-old mother were shot and killed at their homestead in Konkwana Village, near Willowvale.

According to provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when two suspects allegedly entered the home and held five occupants at gunpoint.

The suspects reportedly demanded cash and a firearm before opening fire, fatally wounding the headman and his elderly mother.

Gantana confirmed that the headman’s wife and two other occupants escaped the attack unharmed.

Police have opened two counts of murder as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The identities of the deceased have not been released in the information provided, and it remains unclear whether the suspects managed to take any cash or a firearm during the incident.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information that could assist investigators to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously through the My SAPS mobile application.

The investigation is ongoing.