EThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo extended his condolences to the family of KwaMashu community stalwart, Zwelithini Fuhluza Khumalo, who was killed on Monday, 10 August.
Nxumalo also expressed concern that violence had flared up again at the notorious KwaMashu hostel.
“I was saddened to read about Khumalo’s death. He was a prominent community figure, on the forefront of fighting crime at the hostel. He was very committed to the community. He was a leader of the IFP whose main focus was fighting crime and social ills. He wanted to bring peace and stability to the area,” Nxumalo said.
The Mayor said Khumalo’s death was a huge loss.
“I respected him so much as he always put the interest of the people first. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family,” he said.
Nxumalo said this was the second murder of an IFP leader in KwaMashu in recent weeks.
IFP Ward Chairman Mbhasobheni Biyela was gunned down as he left a branch meeting last month.
“I am concerned because this looks like the violence and killing is starting again in the area. We need to discuss this matter with the security cluster. We are busy sorting out issues with the Glebelands hostel but we cannot fold our arms while the killing is going on at this hostel. We cannot allow ordinary citizens to be killed,” said Nxumalo.
