According to his elder brother, George, 54, of Summerstrand, three people arrived at Makosa’s house earlier and asked his sister about his whereabouts, but she had told them she did not know where he was.
He said they must have found out that Makosa was at the tavern. He was gunned down as he left the tavern.
After Makosa’s family notified police about one of the funeral policies taken out by sangoma Dudu Siphamla, 35, of Bluewater Bay, the focus of the investigation shifted onto her.
Siphamla has denied any involvement in Makosa’s death.
Police spokesman Constable Mncedi Mbombo said detectives had already confiscated Siphamla and her boyfriend’s cellphones.
A reward of R15 000 was also being offered for information leading to any arrests and convictions.
“It is alleged that Siphamla had insured the deceased for R50 000,” Mbombo said.
“When we questioned her about this, she said Makosa worked for her as a gardener, hence the need to insure him.”
