Police are searching for a 26-year-old man, Roth-Rickus Rocky Rambo Lewis, from Wesbank in Cape Town.

According to a police statement, the victim and his friend were walking in Gelvandale Street, Wesbank, at around 22:30 in the evening, when they were approached by two suspects.

"They had a short conversation, when suddenly the suspect known as "Rickus" Rocky Rambo, pulled out a firearm from under his shirt and fired several shots at them," police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said in a statement.

"Rickus Rocky Rambo and his unknown co-accused fled the crime scene on foot."

Police have urged that, anyone who knows the whereabouts of Rambo, should contact the police as he is wanted in connection with murder and attempted murder cases.